People v. Watson
This text of 569 N.E.2d 872 (People v. Watson) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering New York Court of Appeals primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
Opinion
OPINION OF THE COURT
On the Court’s own motion, appeal dismissed on the ground that the counsel assigned by the Appellate Division has never been able to locate or contact the defendant and, thus, is without authority to prosecute this appeal on his behalf. Counsel is relieved of any further obligations to this defendant.
Motion for assignment of counsel and permission to prosecute the appeal as a poor person dismissed as academic.
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569 N.E.2d 872, 77 N.Y.2d 857, 568 N.Y.S.2d 13, 1991 N.Y. LEXIS 216, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/people-v-watson-ny-1991.