New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Jerry Starling, Appellant
April 27, 199585 N.Y.2d 509
Summary
The Court held that a handoff of narcotics to another person constitutes a "sale" under Penal Law § 220.00(1) even without proof of money or consideration, affirmed the jury instructions defining "sell," and rejected the appellant's procedural objections, thereby affirming the conviction.