People v. Mora

OPINION OF THE COURT

Caesar Cirigliano, J.

At issue in this case are the notice provisions of CPL 710.30. This section directs, in pertinent part, that "1. Whenever the people intend to offer at a trial * * * (b) testimony regarding an observation of the defendant either at the time or place of the commission of the offense or upon some other occasion relevant to the case, to be given by a witness who has previously identified him as such, they must serve upon the defendant a notice of such intention, specifying the evidence intended to be offered.” (CPL 710.30 [1] [b].) This notice must "be…