People v. Campbell
New York Court of Appeals
People v. Campbell, 70 N.Y.2d 724 (N.Y. 1987)
513 N.E.2d 1300; 519 N.Y.S.2d 639; 1987 N.Y. LEXIS 18177
People v. Campbell
Opinion
OPINION OF THE COURT
On review of submissions pursuant to section 500.4 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.4), order reversed and a new trial ordered. This jury instruction concerning the alibi defense "was not satisfactory without the additional requested warning that the People had the entire burden of disproving the alibi beyond a reasonable doubt” (People v Victor, 62 NY2d 374, 378).
Concur: Chief Judge Wachtler and Judges Simons, Kaye, Alexander, Hancock, Jr., and Bellacosa. Taking no part: Judge Titone.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Kenneth Campbell, Appellant
- Cited By
- 4 cases
- Status
- Published