New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. Ganesh Kisoon, Also Known as Ganesh Kisson, Respondent; The…

February 13, 20078 N.Y.3d 129

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's orders that the trial courts in both People v. Kisoon and People v. Martin committed mode of proceedings errors by failing to disclose the full content of jury notes to counsel. The Court held that such failures violate CPL 310.30 and require reversal and a new trial.