Criminal Court, Kings County.
OPINION OF THE COURT
ESTHER M. MORGENSTERN, J.
Issues Presented
I. Does the reduction of the charges, on the eve of trial, unconstitutionally deprive defendant of a jury trial?
II. Is the defendant entitled to a jury trial on the reduced charge?
III. Is the defendant, a New York City resident, denied the equal protection of the law when he is charged with a B misdemeanor and denied a jury trial?
Factual Background
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