People v. Tisdale

While there is ample evidence to support the verdict of the jury there were prejudicial errors in the admission of evidence and inadequacies in the charge that require reversal and a new trial.

Defendant was found guilty of murder, second degree as charged in an indictment. It was alleged therein that on December 26, 1958 he shot and killed a third party. The shooting culminated a dispute in a crowded bar. The People called a substantial number of eyewitnesses. It developed as a part of the People’s case that defendant on the day following the alleged crime had made a statement to the police.…