PEOPLE v. TORRES


162 A.D.2d 482 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Jose Torres, Appellant

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

June 4, 1990


Ordered that the judgment is reversed, on the law, and a new trial is ordered. No questions of fact have been raised or considered.

Prior to the commencement of the Sandoval and Wade hearings, defense counsel informed the court that he was having a communication problem with the defendant who refused to speak with him. After jury selection had commenced, the court was informed that the defendant had slashed his wrists, the wounds were superficial and...

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