Legal Opinion
People v. Doe
New York Supreme Court
Decided March 28, 1978PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
John H. Pennock, J.
In this ongoing investigation by the People of nursing homes entities and related companies, a witness seeks the right to take notes of his testimony that is elicited upon his appearances. The stage was set at a Grand Jury session on March 22, 1978 when the foreman of the Grand Jury denied him the right to take notes of his testimony. The witness on a previous appearance on March 15, 1978 had taken notes which were placed in a sealed envelope on agreement of the Special Prosecutor for nursing homes and the witness’ attorney. When the witness was denied…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- United States v. MandujanoSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Bryson v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
- People v. IannielloNew York Court of Appeals · 1968
- People v. MinetNew York Court of Appeals · 1947
- People v. Doe, New York County Courts1965
3Cited by3 opinions
- Melendez v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985
- People v. SmaysNew York Supreme Court · 1993
- People v. RileyNew York Supreme Court · 1979