People v. Lattanzio

OPINION OF THE COURT

Leon A. Beerman, J.

This case presents important questions concerning the ability of a criminal defendant to testify, in the absence of counsel, before the Grand Jury that is considering whether or not to indict him.

Defendant Anthony Lattanzio is charged in the indictment *470with having committed the crimes of criminal mischief in the third degree, criminal contempt in the second degree and menacing.

He moved this court for an order dismissing the indictment on the ground that he was denied his right to testify before the Grand Jury that indicted him. (See, CPL 190.50 [5] [c];…