New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Richard J. Rickert, Jr., Appellant the People of the State of New York v…
February 15, 198358 N.Y.2d 122
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that the Syracuse City Courts did not abuse their discretion in dismissing nonsupport prosecutions under CPL 170.40, and therefore reversed the Onondaga County Courts' orders finding such abuse, remanding the cases for further fact review.