PEOPLE v. THOMPSON


47 Misc.2d 893 (1965)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Oliver Thompson, Appellant.

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, Second Department.

August 13, 1965


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Anthony F. Marra and Phyllis Skloot for appellant. Frank D. O'Connor, District Attorney (Lester D. Janoff of counsel), for respondent.

Concur — DI GIOVANNA, GULOTTA and BRENNER, JJ.


Per Curiam.

Judgment of conviction of petit larceny should be affirmed. Judgment of conviction of vagrancy should be reversed on the law and facts and complaint dismissed. The People failed to establish defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Furthermore, we do not approve of the practice of assigning a different lawyer to represent the defendant at each of his appearances in court. The requirements of due process are not met if a defendant is deprived...

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