People v. Salvato

This is a motion by the defendant to inspect the Grand Jury minutes and to dismiss the indictment against him. “ It is enough to justify the granting of a motion for inspection if facts be shown from which there is reason to believe that the evidence before the Grand Jury is insufficient or illegal (cf. People ex rel. Lemon v. Supreme Court, 245 N. Y. 24, 31, per Cardozo, Ch. J.). On such a motion the judge is authorized to read the minutes of the Grand Jury.” (People v. Howell, 3 N Y 2d 672, 675.)

I have read the minutes.

Section 392 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides: “ The rules of…