People v. Bimbo

The defendants appeal from a judgment convicting them of the offense of disorderly conduct (jostling) in violation of subdivision 6 of section 722 of the Penal Law.

Were the only question before us one of whether the guilt of the defendants was established beyond a reasonable doubt, we would have affirmed the-judgment without opinion. However, a serious question of law is presented on this appeal, which casts doubt on the validity of the judgment of conviction.

Originally, the defendants were charged with the crime of grand larceny. They were arraigned on that charge on May 12, 1959, at which…