People v. Pride

Joseph D. Quinn, Jr., J.

In this criminal action, defendant, who has been indicted on one count of criminally selling a controlled substance in the third degree, in violation of subdivision 1 of section 220.39 of the Penal Law, and on one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, in violation of subdivision 1 of section 220.16 of the Penal Law, has renewed an application for authorization to retain the services of a private investigator, at the expense of the public, to assist him and his attorney in preparing for the trial of this case.

In an opinion handed…