Legal Opinion

People v. Evans

New York Supreme Court

Decided November 14, 1988PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Stephen G. Crane, J.

The New York City Police Department moves, in essence, to vacate an order directing its Auto Crime Division to supply an expert to assist the defense.

This is a case of arson. (Penal Law § 150.10.) The defendant is accused of setting fire to two motor vehicles (Penal Law § 150.00), a 1977 Chevrolet van and a 1982 Chevrolet van. Previously, defendant moved to dismiss this prosecution in furtherance of justice (CPL 210.40). The court directed a hearing that is yet to be conducted.

*782In anticipation of this hearing, as well as in preparation for trial if…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Ake v. OklahomaSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
  2. Mtr. of Abrams (John Anonymous)New York Court of Appeals · 1984
  3. People Ex Rel. Kraushaar Bros. & Co. v. ThorpeNew York Court of Appeals · 1947
  4. People v. MarinAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
  5. People v. JohnsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. People v. KarpelesCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1989
  2. People v. NunezNew York Supreme Court · 1992

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