New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. William Foster
February 23, 196719 N.Y.2d 150
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction, holding that a guilty plea to attempted manslaughter in the second degree is valid despite the statutory definition of attempt requiring intent, and that the plea did not violate due process or the required monition under section 335-b of the Code of Criminal Procedure.