People v. Powell

The defendant, Annette Powell, also known as Mildred Annette Powell, charged with murder in the *625first degree under Indictment No. 51/1965, moved this court on the 4th day of May, 1965, for an order requiring the District Attorney of Richmond County and the New York City Police Department to furnish to defense counsel certain documents, papers and property for pretrial discovery and inspection.

The District Attorney argues that pretrial discovery and inspection should not be granted without a showing that the District Attorney had evidence in his hands favorable to the accused. (Citing People…