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Defendant Claims he was Denied a Right to a Speedy Trial

The Facts: Defendant has a history of being arrested under different names. On 12 August 1972, a New York Drug Possession Lawyer said the defendant was arrested for possession of burglar’s tools while on a fire escape. He gave a name, name-one, with a date of birth of 30 December…

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Court Decides if Physical Resistance Necessary for Rape Charge

The Facts: On 27 August 1979 at about 6:00 P.M., the complainant, a forty-nine year old woman, who was five feet tall and who weighed 130 pounds, entered the lobby of her apartment building. She was returning home from work. When an elevator arrived, the complainant entered and pressed the…

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Defendant Contends 6th Amendment Rights Were Violated During Trial

This is an appeal case. The case is being heard in the Second Department, Appellate Division, of the Supreme court of the State of New York. The respondent in the case is the People of the State of New York. The appellant of the case is Jean Cantave. The People…

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Court Finds Prejudice Against the Defendant, Orders New Trial

This matter deals with Juan S. Afif, the petitioner. The respondents in the matter include Gordon M. Ambach, the Commissioner of Education, et al. The case is being heard in the Third Department Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Case Background A New York…

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