People v. Hunt
Criminal Court of the City of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Sheryl L. Parker, J.
Defendant is charged with possession of a gambling device (Penal Law § 225.30 [2]) and promoting gambling in the second degree (Penal Law § 225.05). The charges stem from allegations that defendant was running a game of three-card monte.
Defendant moves to dismiss the accusatory instrument on the ground that it is facially insufficient. For the reasons set forth below, defendant’s motion is granted.
*71The factual portion of the accusatory instrument reads as follows: "Deponent states that he observed the defendant standing alone behind a cardboard box with…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- People v. AlejandroNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- People v. Fuerst, New York Court of Sessions, Queens County1895
- People v. WilliamsCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1978
- People v. BrownCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1982
- Metcalf v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 1959
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