People v. Gambella

The defendant, aged 17, has been charged with violating section 155.25 of the Penal Law (petit larceny) in an information sworn to by a Nassau County police officer. On its face the allegations contained in the information are seemingly made upon the officer’s own knowledge, there being no indication that they are made otherwise.

In due course, and after completion of the required preliminary matters, investigation as to eligibility, approval by the court, and consent of the accused (Code Crim. Pro., § 913-g), the defendant was charged with being a youthful offender, to which charge he pled…