People v. Jones

Judgment unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed in accordance with the following Memorandum: County Court properly denied the request of the jury during deliberations to visit the crime scene. Even assuming, arguendo, that the court had inherent authority to allow the jury to visit the crime scene after summations upon consent of the parties (see, CPL 270.50 [1]; People v Stanley, 87 NY2d 1000, revg 212 AD2d 983; People v White, 53 NY2d 721, revg 67 AD2d 571), we note that the prosecutor did not consent.

The search warrant set forth with sufficient specificity the place to be…