People v. Acritelli
New York Court of General Session of the Peace
Motion to dismiss indictments for crimes against the elective franchise.
1Opinion of the CourtCrain, J.
This is a motion to dismiss two indictments. The motion is made upon the following grounds:
First. That a person was permitted to be present during the session of the grand jury while the charge embraced in the indictments was under consideration, other than as provided in sections 262, 263 and 264 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Second. That the legal evidence received by the grand jury was insufficient to warrant the finding by the grand jury of either indictment.
Third. That the grand jury received other than legal evidence to such an extent and in such manner as to invalidate the…
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