People v. Pappalardo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order dated August 21, 1997 reversed, on the law, motion denied, verdict reinstated, and the matter remanded to Criminal Court for sentencing.

After rendition of a jury verdict finding defendant guilty of obstructing governmental administration, Criminal Court granted defendant’s motion to set aside the verdict (CPL 330.30 [1]) upon the sole ground that the underlying accusatory instrument was facially insufficient. On the People’s appeal, we find no jurisdictional defect and, accordingly, reverse and reinstate the verdict.

The allegations set out in the underlying…