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People v. Brown

New York County Courts

Decided June 7, 1984PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

David S. Ritter, J.

The defense has proffered testimony by Dr. Robert Buckhout, who is said to be an expert on the scientific and psychological aspects of eyewitness identification. Defendant contends that he “has an absolute right to present expert testimony regarding the results of scientific studies concerning the impact of specific variables which affect the accuracy of memory, perception and eyewitness identification.” Accordingly, defendant seeks authorization pursuant to article 18-B of the County Law to retain the services of Dr. Buckhout.

In support of his…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. De Long v. County of ErieNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
  2. People v. AllweissNew York Court of Appeals · 1979
  3. People v. CroninNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
  4. Dougherty v. . MillikenNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
  5. Selkowitz v. County of NassauNew York Court of Appeals · 1978

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. State v. KempSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1986
  2. People v. BrownAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988
  3. People v. Brooks, New York County Courts1985
  4. People v. LeGrandNew York Supreme Court · 2002
  5. People v. SlackAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987

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