People v. Rivera
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law and facts, and matter remitted to Supreme Court, Erie County, for further proceedings in accordance with the following memorandum: Defendant, a college student, was charged with murder for stabbing to death his good friend and fellow student in the victim’s dormitory room on the afternoon of March 5,1978. At his nonjury trial, defendant raised the defense of insanity (Penal Law, § 30.05). Three well accredited psychiatrists, two of whom were appointed by the court to examine defendant, testified that on the date the crime was committed defendant was…
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