People v. Gellineau

OPINION OF THE COURT

John M. Leventhal, J.

Defendant moves to dismiss counts 1 through 10 and 24 through 27 of the indictment on the ground that each count is duplicitous because each count charges multiple acts in violation of multiple court orders.

In deciding the motion, the court has considered the moving papers, the People’s opposition, the court’s letter dated June 29, 1998, the Grand Jury minutes, and the indictment.

Factual Background

Defendant has been indicted for various crimes involving different acts prohibited by “a” court order of protection. Most of the counts at issue in this…