Legal Opinion

People v. Coyle

New York Supreme Court

Decided October 30, 1939Published

1Opinion of the CourtPersonius, J.

Each defendant was subpoenaed, appeared and was sworn before the grand jury. Apparently each defendant had appeared with his then attorney before the investigators and made a statement. Their then attorney knew that they were to appear before the grand jury. The Assistant Attorney-General apparently expected, or, at least, anticipated, that they would sign waivers of immunity, but upon appearing before the grand jury each declined to do so.. Each defendant now contends that by appearing pursuant to subpoena and being sworn, he became immune from indictment. These motions are made to obtain an…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. People v. GilletteAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1908
  2. People v. LuckmanNew York Supreme Court · 1937
  3. People v. MacnerNew York Supreme Court · 1939
  4. People v. TumenNew York Court of General Session of the Peace · 1937
  5. State v. HuberSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1927

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