PEOPLE v. LATHAM


90 N.Y.2d 795 (1997)

The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. Ronald Latham, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Decided December 17, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth R. Bruno, District Attorney of Rensselaer County, Troy (Bruce E. Knoll of counsel), for appellant.

Ackerman, Wachs and Finton, P. C., Albany (F. Stanton Ackerman of counsel), for respondent.

Chief Judge KAYE and Judges TITONE, BELLACOSA, SMITH and CIPARICK concur; Judge LEVINE taking no part.


WESLEY, J.

On May 18, 1990, after Marie Shambeau informed defendant that she intended to end their relationship, defendant assaulted her by stabbing and strangling her. After defendant was indicted, defendant pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted murder in the second degree. On January 22, 1991, defendant was sentenced to a term of incarceration of 7½ to 22½ years. Seven weeks later, Marie Shambeau...

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