The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. James J. Carncross, Appellant

Summary

The Court affirmed the defendant's convictions for reckless driving and aggravated criminally negligent homicide, holding that the evidence established the required causation and mens rea, and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in disqualifying counsel despite the defendant's waiver. The Court also rejected the defendant's claim that his post‑arrest statement should be suppressed, finding that counsel provided meaningful representation. A dissent argued the disqualification was reversible error.