The trial court erroneously denied defense counsel's challenge for cause concerning a prospective juror whose voir dire responses revealed "a state of mind * * * likely to preclude him from rendering an impartial verdict" (CPL 270.20 [1] [b]). Though the evidence against defendant was strong, the court's improper denial of defendant's challenge for cause is not subject to harmless error analysis (see, People v Maddox,
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PEOPLE v. HAUSMAN
285 A.D.2d 352 (2001)
727 N.Y.S.2d 109
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. DERIK HAUSMAN, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided July 5, 2001.
Decided July 5, 2001.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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