PEOPLE v. KARNS


130 Misc.2d 247 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Richard Karns, Defendant.

City Court of Rochester.

November 8, 1985


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Howard R. Relin, District Attorney (Barbara Barton of counsel), for plaintiff. George W. Conaty, Jr., for defendant.


JOHN R. SCHWARTZ, J.

The issue here is what obligation do the People have to produce at trial the videotape taken of the defendant following his arrest for driving while intoxicated (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 [3]), and if there is such an obligation, what sanctions should be imposed on the People for their failure to produce it or make it available?

The answer to these questions depends on (1) a review of the facts, (2) the significance...

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