People v. Dwyer

This is an application made by the defendant for an order setting aside the judgment and conviction herein and directing a new trial.

On March 16, 1894, the defendant, William Dwyer, then a member of the New York police force, was tried and convicted, before Hon. Rudolph B. Martine and a jury, and sentenced to imprisonment for two months under an indictment charging assault in the third degree and oppression. No appeal was taken, and the defendant served out his imprisonment. Because of bis conviction and sentence it is understood that he was dismissed from the police force.

Application is now…