People v. Smith
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
— Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant contends that reversal is mandated because Supreme Court failed to sanction the People for their failure to provide him with the statements of two witnesses before the direct examination of those witnesses. The People’s delay in complying with the provisions of CPL 240.45 mandates reversal only when the delay substantially prejudices defendant (see, People v Ranghelle, 69 NY2d 56, 63; People v Ciola, 136 AD2d 557, 558, lv denied 71 NY2d 893). Because defendant was able to inspect the statements before cross-examination, and because he did…
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