People v. Crenshaw

This is an application to dismiss the indictment filed against the defendants. The charge against the accused arises from the alleged possession of a revolver, by the defendant Morgan, after his previous conviction of a crime, while the codefendant Crenshaw is likewise charged with the unlawful possession of the same firearm (Penal Law, § 1897, subd. 4; § 1898-a).

A motion for an inspection of the Grand Jury minutes was heretofore made in behalf of the defendants and the relief sought, at that time, was urged upon the following facts as adduced in the Magistrate’s Court hearing: At about 5:00…