Legal Opinion
People v. Contreras
New York Court of Appeals
Decided April 7, 2009PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Smith, J.
At the outset of defendant’s trial for kidnapping, rape and other crimes, the prosecution called the court’s attention to notes written by the complainant, defendant’s wife. The court decided that the notes had nothing to do with the case—a conclusion amply justified by the record. Defendant argues, however, that his rights were violated by the procedure the court used in reaching that decision, in that the court initially heard from the prosecution and the complaining witness ex parte; and then held a hearing at which defendant’s lawyer was present, but defendant…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Brady v. MarylandSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
- Kentucky v. StincerSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
- Geders v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- People v. RosarioNew York Court of Appeals · 1961
- Perry v. LeekeSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
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3Cited by16 opinions
- People v. HillAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
- Contreras v. ArtusCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2015
- McCray v. CapraCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2022
- People v. BoganAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
- The People v. Lee Carr / The People v. Walter Cates, Sr.New York Court of Appeals · 2015
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