People v. Jones

OPINION OF THE COURT

Herman Cahn, J.

Defendant Ronald Jones (Jones) was convicted by a jury after a lengthy trial of the crimes of scheme to defraud in the first degree (Penal Law, § 190.65), conspiracy in the fifth degree (Penal Law, § 105.05), and violations of sections 352-c and 359-e of the General Business Law. He now moves pursuant to CPL 330.30 (subd 1) to have the court set aside his conviction of the first count (the only felony count), on numerous grounds.

*648FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Defendant and 30 others were indicted for the crimes set forth above. All of the indictments arose out of the…