People v. Andrew
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and new trial granted. Memorandum: Defendant was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for firing a shotgun which caused the death of an acquaintance. In a statement to the police, defendant contended that the shotgun accidentally discharged and that he did not know the gun was loaded. Much of the trial testimony related to the operation of the gun. The People’s firearm expert testified that the trigger required a normal four pounds of pressure to fire the weapon. For safety purposes, the court directed that, throughout the trial, a guard be…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- People v. CadbyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1980
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