New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Robert McLucas
February 11, 196515 N.Y.2d 167
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the conviction, holding that the trial judge's comments about the defendant's failure to testify violated the constitutional privilege against self‑incrimination and that the lack of an express exception under section 420‑a does not bar appellate review of that claim.