Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention that there was a violation of his right not to be twice placed in jeopardy for the same offense, the trial court did not improvidently exercise its discretion by granting the mistrial requested by the defense counsel in light of his immediate need for a heart transplant (see, People v Ferguson,
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.