The defendant, Jose Ortiz (Ortiz), stands indicted for murder in the second degree (Penal Law § 125.25 [1]). By motion of August 31, 1988, defendant seeks an order denying the prosecution's use on its direct case of statements made by Ortiz as part of his previous guilty plea to assault in the first degree.
The motion is granted.
On March 31, 1985, Ortiz had an argument with his
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