Legal Opinion
People v. Filis
New York Supreme Court
Decided September 15, 1976PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFrancis X. Smith, J.
Defendant moves to dismiss the indictment on the grounds that the People failed to present exculpatory evidence to the Grand Jury.
The defendant herein was indicted on December 12, 1975 and charged with the intentional murder of Juan Calil, a Queens resident. This indictment stemmed from a homicide committed on October 21, 1975 and which was allegedly viewed by the victim’s wife who identified the criminals.
A motion is now made to dismiss on the grounds:(1) That the District Attorney has a positive obligation to present exculpatory evidence during the Grand Jury’s deliberations and the failure…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Brady v. MarylandSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
- People v. ClaytonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1973
- People v. Ferrara, New York County Courts1975
- People v. Van Dusen, New York County Courts1967
- People v. Seward, New York County Courts1966
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3Cited by22 opinions
- Buzbee v. DonnellyNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1981
- State v. BellHawaii Supreme Court · 1978
- People v. MonroeNew York Supreme Court · 1984
- Manno v. StateAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- People v. ThompsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985
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