People v. Ellis
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam
Defendant was convicted following a lengthy trial arising out of the shooting of George Dixon on March 25, 1973. Dixon was found on the fifth floor of an apartment at 24 Lenox Avenue after an argument and fight among defendant, Dixon, Tyrone Davis and Willie Love. Shortly thereafter defendant was found hiding on the roof of the building and was arrested. Also found on the roof were the murder weapon and a tasseled hat allegedly belonging to defendant.
A Trial Judge in a criminal action is not merely an observer nor only a referee. It is the Judge’s duty to assume an active…
3Cases cited8 opinions
- People v. MoultonNew York Court of Appeals · 1978
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- People v. CarterNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- People v. MendesNew York Court of Appeals · 1957
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