PEOPLE v. PEREZ


161 A.D.2d 154 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John Perez, Also Known as John Velez, Appellant

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

May 1, 1990


Defendant was tried jointly with one Miguel Mercedes for the murders of Jose Felice, also known as "Pepe", and Nery Armando Pereyra. Defendant and codefendant lured the victims up to an apartment where the victims were shot. The bodies were then disposed of in Westchester County.

"The decision to grant or deny a separate trial is vested primarily in the sound judgment of the Trial Judge, and defendant['s] burden to demonstrate...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases