Legal Opinion
People v. Harper
New York Court of Appeals
Decided February 20, 1990PublishedCited by 69 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Titone, J.
The People appeal from an order of the Appellate Division which reversed a judgment entered on a jury verdict finding defendant guilty of bribe receiving by a witness (Penal Law § 215.05). The issue before us is whether an unlawful agreement to alter one’s testimony or avoid appearing at an action or proceeding may fairly be inferred from a "release” agreement in which one party agrees to "drop” criminal and civil charges in exchange for money and other valuable consideration. We agree with the Appellate Division that such a purported "release” is, without more,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- People v. DittaNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
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3Cited by69 opinions
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