The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Corey E. Becoats, Appellant; the People of the State of New…

Summary

The Court affirmed Corey Becoats's manslaughter and robbery convictions while reversing Jason Wright's convictions and remanding for a new trial because the trial court erred in excluding a deposition that could have shown Wright's non‑participation in the crime's planning. The Court also held that the duplicitous indictment claim was not preserved, that the denial of an adjournment for Becoats was not an abuse of discretion, and that the evidence was sufficient to support the robbery conviction for the sneakers. Chief Judge Lippman dissented, arguing that the adjournment denial warranted a new trial for Becoats as well.