Legal Opinion
People v. Morales
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 17, 1975PublishedCited by 199 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFuchsberg, J.
Where, as a sanction for his failure to comply with what was then our notice-of-alibi statute (CPL 250.20, formerly Code Crim Pro, § 295-1), the defendant was prevented from calling an alibi witness, is a subsequent holding that the statute is unconstitutional (People v Bush, 33 NY2d 921, cert den 419 US 848) retroactive so as to require, on direct appeal, that his conviction be reversed?
The Appellate Division having held that it does, that question is squarely presented for our determination here.
In addition, the Appellate Division found, as another ground for reversal, that the defendant’s…
2Cases cited36 opinions
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