Legal Opinion
People v. Adams
New York Supreme Court
Decided March 26, 1975PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGeorge F. Roberts, J.
This is a motion by the defendant for an order restraining the District Attorney of New York County from interrogating or cross-examining the defendant concerning his prior criminal record, if he exercises his right to appear and testify before the Grand Jury (CPL 190.50, subd 5, par [a]).
There is no doubt that when a defendant elects to appear before the Grand Jury he must waive his right against self incrimination and is subject to examination by the People (CPL 190.50, subd 5, par [b]). The defendant, however, urges that under the doctrine expressed in People v Sandoval (34 NY2d 371) he is…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- United States v. CalandraSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
- People v. SandovalNew York Court of Appeals · 1974
- United States v. DionisioSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
- People v. AvantNew York Court of Appeals · 1973
- People v. PercyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1974
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3Cited by14 opinions
- People v. ThompsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986
- People v. ThomasAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
- People v. DunbarNew York Supreme Court · 1979
- People v. Loizides, New York County Courts1984
- People v. RosaNew York Supreme Court · 1989
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