People v. Damon

OPINION OF THE COURT

Brian J. Herman, J.

This criminal matter was commenced by the filing with this court of an accusatory instrument alleging that on February 23, 2017 the defendant committed a violation of Penal Law § 195.05, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree. At arraignment, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Thereafter pursuant to CPL 240.20, the defendant served discovery demands upon the People. Among the discovery demands was a demand for the discovery and inspection of drawings, photographs, tapes and electronic records. The People denied being in…