PEOPLE v. BISNETT


144 A.D.2d 567 (1988)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Michael Bisnett and Alonzo Wilson, Appellants

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

November 21, 1988


Ordered that the judgments are affirmed.

Prior to trial, the defendant Michael Bisnett moved for a severance on the ground that he was physically unable to participate in the proceedings or assist in his defense as a result of a medical condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. During sleep his throat would close blocking the flow of air to the lungs causing him to wake up numerous times during the night in order to breathe. Because he was never able to achieve...

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