Legal Opinion
People v. Karns
New York City Court
Decided November 8, 1985PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
John R. Schwartz, J.
The issue here is what obligation do the People have to produce at trial the videotape taken of the defendant following his arrest for driving while intoxicated (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 [3]), and if there is such an obligation, what sanctions should be imposed on the People for their failure to produce it or make it available?
The answer to these questions depends on (1) a review of the facts, (2) the significance of the failure of defense counsel to request the videotape, and (3) the standard by which the prosecution’s failure to volunteer…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Giglio v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- United States v. AgursSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- People v. KellyNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
- People v. SimmonsNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
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