People v. Salas

Fbedebic ¡S. Berman, J.

An examination of the appropriate legal authorities reveals this to be a case of first impression.

Defendant was arrested on January 23,1974, and charged with the offenses of rape in the first degree (Penal Law, § 130.35), sodomy in the first degree (Penal Law, § 130.50), and possession of a dangerous weapon (Penal Law, § 265.05). These offenses were allegedly committed on November 14, 1973. Subsequently, the Grand Jury failed to indict defendant for the rape and sodomy charges, on the ground that there was no corroboration of the complainant’s testimony as to the…