Defendant was convicted after a jury trial of murder in the second degree and sentenced to an indeterminate term of imprisonment of from 25 years to life. Although the evidence strongly supports the jury's verdict, the conviction must be reversed and the case remanded for a new trial because the defendant's right to a fair trial was violated by the extensive, and unjustified, introduction of evidence relating to his involvement
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PEOPLE v. BECKLES
128 A.D.2d 435 (1987)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Larry Beckles, Also Known as Larry Green, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
March 17, 1987
March 17, 1987
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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