People v. Beslanovics
People v. Beslanovics
Opinion of the Court
opinion of the court
On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order reversed and indictment dismissed. The trial court’s failure to honor defense counsel’s timely request for a charge that the People bear the burden of proving each and every element of the crime charged beyond a reasonable doubt requires reversal (People v Newman, 46 NY2d 126).
Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer. Taking no part: Judge Gabrielli.
October 7, 1982
On the court’s own motion, remittitur recalled and, when returned, it will be amended to read as follows: On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order reversed and indictment dismissed. The trial court’s failure to honor defense counsel’s timely request for a charge that the People bear the burden of proving each and every element of the crime charged beyond a reasonable doubt requires reversal (People v Newman, 46 NY2d 126). Because defendant was convicted of a lesser included offense, the indictment must be dismissed (People v Mayo, 48 NY2d 245).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- The People of the State of New York v. Willibald Beslanovics
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- 120 cases
- Status
- Published