Legal Opinion

People v. Stein

Nassau County District Court

Decided August 16, 1965Published

1Opinion of the CourtHenderson W. Morrison, J.

The defendant above named was arraigned before this court charged with a violation of section 1180 (subd. [b], par. 3) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law in that he was speeding at the rate of 83 miles per hour in a 50-mile zone. The form of the summons issued to the defendant by the police officer contained the following language printed in red ink: “A person charged with a violation is entitled to the aid of Counsel and to a reasonable adjournment to obtain Counsel.”

At the time of his arraignment, the defendant was advised of his rights pursuant to section 335-a of the Code of Criminal…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. People v. FioreNew York Court of Special Session · 1957
  2. People v. KohlerAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1965

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