People v. Smith
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
In view of the facts that an updated presentencing report had been filed with the court, that the defendant made no attempt to prepare a presentencing memorandum as permitted pursuant to CPL 390.40 (1) despite being provided with ample time and opportunity to do so, and that he failed to demonstrate in concrete fashion the need for any experts to aid in the preparation of such a memorandum, the court did not err in denying his motion for an adjournment and for the appointment of the various desired experts (see generally, People v Santos, 109 AD2d 901, lv denied 66 NY2d 922; cf., *727People v…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- People v. SantosAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985
- People v. MortimoreAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983