Judgment unanimously reversed as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice and new trial granted.
Memorandum:
Defendant contends that improper questioning of defense witnesses by County Court denied him a fair trial. We agree. After the prosecutor asked defendant's first witness 11 questions, the court took over that cross-examination, asking the witness 37 more questions. When the court finished its questioning, the prosecutor had no further questions...
Let's get started
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.