People v. Salko

OPINION OF THE COURT

Murphy, P. J.

After a jury trial, defendant Salko was convicted of the crimes of (1) conspiracy in the third degree (Penal Law, § 105.05), (2) bribery (Penal Law, former § 200.00), and (3) bribing a witness (Penal Law, § 215.00). For purposes of this *308appeal, it is necessary to explore, at some length, the operative facts underlying defendant’s conviction.

On August 25, 1971, Police Officer Galvin arrested an individual named Ware for possession of heroin. Ware was arraigned on August 26, 1971. At the arraignment, Ware was represented by an attorney named Lindenhauer.…