Legal Opinion
The People v. Joel Nelson
New York Court of Appeals
Decided April 5, 2016No. 45Published
1Opinion of the Court
================================================================= This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the New York Reports. ----------------------------------------------------------------- No. 45 The People &c., Respondent, v. Joel Nelson, Appellant. Alexis A. Ascher, for appellant. Morgan J. Dennehy, for respondent. FAHEY, J.: Criminal trials naturally provoke an excess of emotion. This may lead to potential disruption by spectators at trial. Nonetheless, it is the obligation of trial courts to protect a defendant's right to a fair trial, and to ensure…
2Cases cited26 opinions
- People v. CrimminsNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
- Estelle v. WilliamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Carey v. MusladinSupreme Court of the United States · 2006
- Holbrook v. FlynnSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- Taylor v. KentuckySupreme Court of the United States · 1978
21 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.