People v. Schildhaus
New York Court of Special Session
1Opinion of the CourtBenjamin Gassman, P. J.
Defendant demurs to the information herein on four grounds. Only two of the four grounds specified need be considered on this motion. In substance, they allege that the information is legally, insufficient in that it does not specifically set forth the charge against the defendant.
All criminal actions in this court must be prosecuted by informations made by the District Attorney. (Code Crim. Pro., § 742.) Through the filing of such informations this court acquires jurisdiction to hear and determine misdemeanors (People v. Perrin, 170 App. Div. 375). The information must contain facts setting…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- People v. ZambounisNew York Court of Appeals · 1929
- People v. PillionNew York Supreme Court · 1894
- People v. Patrick, New York County Courts1941
- People ex rel. Sandman v. TuthillAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1903
- People v. PerrinAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1915
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3Cited by2 opinions
- People v. SchildhausNew York Court of Special Session · 1958
- People v. QuentinSuffolk County District Court · 1968