People v. Savino

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Term should be reversed, and the case remitted to that court for consideration of the facts (CPL 470.40, subd 2, par [b]) and as well such issues of law as were not previously considered in view of the nature of that court’s prior disposition.

When it appeared that numerous tape recordings would be offered by the People on the trial of this case, the trial court directed the District Attorney to prepare transcripts of the tapes. After two weeks of work the court was informed that an additional two months would be required to complete…