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CPL immunity in New York

13 New York opinions name it 6 courts 1975–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Irickgreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024No reasonable appellate counsel would reject the plain text of that provision for the People's "effective warning" rubric that finds no support even in the cases they cite (see People v Hemphill, 173 AD3d 471 , 479 [1st Dept 2019] [defendant removed for outburst during verdict, though "[e]arlier in the trial, the court had warned defendant that any further outbursts by him would result in his removal from the courtroom while his trial continued" (emphasis added)], affd 35 NY3d 1035 [2020], revd on other - 12 - - 13 - No. 42 grounds 595 US 140 [2022]; People v Irick, 203 AD3d 517, 517 [1st Dept

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People v. Paigegreen
nyappdiv · 2015 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024No reasonable appellate counsel would reject the plain text of that provision for the People's "effective warning" rubric that finds no support even in the cases they cite (see People v Hemphill, 173 AD3d 471 , 479 [1st Dept 2019] [defendant removed for outburst during verdict, though "[e]arlier in the trial, the court had warned defendant that any further outbursts by him would result in his removal from the courtroom while his trial continued" (emphasis added)], affd 35 NY3d 1035 [2020], revd on other - 12 - - 13 - No. 42 grounds 595 US 140 [2022]; People v Irick, 203 AD3d 517, 517 [1st Dept

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In re Jahron S.green
ny · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000The experience and training of a police officer in the area of narcotics detection and identification, standing alone, does not satisfy the CPL requirement that the factual part of the information be supported by nonhearsay allegations.” In Matter of Jahron S. ( 79 NY2d 632, 634 [1992]) the Court of Appeals dismissed a Family Court juvenile delinquency petition (which it analogized to an information), finding insufficient the arresting officer’s statement that he had observed the appellant in possession of 33 vials of crack cocaine and that “ ‘based upon [his] training and experience as a poli

2000Noting that in People v Dumas ( 68 NY2d 729 [1986]) it had indicated that such a statement would be sufficient, the Court observed ( 79 NY2d, at 640 ): “Dumas differs from the present case in one key respect, however.

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People v. Burtongreen
nycrimct · 1986 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991(CPL 100.40 [1] [c]; People v Burton, 133 Misc 2d 701 ; People v Paul, supra; People v McMillan, 125 Misc 2d 177 .) Even if a misdemeanor complaint has been sufficiently drawn, "[t]he experience and training of a police officer in the area of narcotics detection and identification, standing alone, does not satisfy the CPL requirement that the factual part of the information be supported by nonhearsay allegations. * * * In cases, as here, where the allegation is the possession or sale of cocaine or heroin * * * a laboratory report is an absolute necessity in order to convert the complaint to an

1991(CPL 100.40 [1] [c]; People v Burton, 133 Misc 2d 701 ; People v Paul, supra; People v McMillan, 125 Misc 2d 177 .) Even if a misdemeanor complaint has been sufficiently drawn, "[t]he experience and training of a police officer in the area of narcotics detection and identification, standing alone, does not satisfy the CPL requirement that the factual part of the information be supported by nonhearsay allegations. * * * In cases, as here, where the allegation is the possession or sale of cocaine or heroin * * * a laboratory report is an absolute necessity in order to convert the complaint to an

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People v. Mooregreen
nycountyct · 1975 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987(People v Moore, 80 Misc 2d 166, 167 [Nassau County Ct 1975].) Here, at the earliest, defendant made his motion after 3 days of selection, during which period 4 panels of prospective jurors had been preliminarily questioned, questionnaires completed, and more than 165 prospective jurors excused.

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Lefkowitz v. Cunninghamgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980See Lefkowitz v Cunningham ( 431 US 801, 809 ) stating that the CPL immunity is broader than the Federal Constitution requires.

1980See Lefkowitz v Cunningham ( 431 US 801, 809 ) stating that the CPL immunity is broader than the Federal Constitution requires.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Mintz v. American Tax Relief, LLC neutral
nysupct · 2007
2 sentences

2025Tax Relief, LLC , 16 Misc 3d 517 (NY Sup. Ct. 2007) (applying the objective reasonable-consumer standard of GBL § 349 to a CPL claim concerning statements that defendants alleged were inactionable puffery).

2025Tax Relief, LLC , 16 Misc 3d 517 (NY Sup. Ct. 2007) (applying the objective reasonable-consumer standard of GBL § 349 to a CPL claim concerning statements that defendants alleged were inactionable puffery).

22025–2025
Hemphill v. New York green
scotus · 2022
1 sentence

2024No reasonable appellate counsel would reject the plain text of that provision for the People's "effective warning" rubric that finds no support even in the cases they cite (see People v Hemphill, 173 AD3d 471 , 479 [1st Dept 2019] [defendant removed for outburst during verdict, though "[e]arlier in the trial, the court had warned defendant that any further outbursts by him would result in his removal from the courtroom while his trial continued" (emphasis added)], affd 35 NY3d 1035 [2020], revd on other - 12 - - 13 - No. 42 grounds 595 US 140 [2022]; People v Irick, 203 AD3d 517, 517 [1st Dept

12024–2024
People v. Suazo green
ny · 2018
2 sentences

2018Simply stated, the CPL exception providing for nonjury trials of certain misdemeanors in New York City does not serve to deny a defendant subject to that exception the opportunity to establish that the charged crimes are considered serious enough by society, based on the penalties associated therewith, to entitle the defendant to a jury trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.{**32 NY3d at 499} III.

2018Simply stated, the CPL exception providing for nonjury trials of certain misdemeanors in New York City does not serve to deny a defendant subject to that exception the opportunity to establish that the charged crimes are considered serious enough by society, based on the penalties associated therewith, to entitle the defendant to a jury trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.{**32 NY3d at 499} III.

12018–2018
People v. Auslander green
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

2002Although they raised it in their papers requesting reargument, the motion to reargue was denied and thus is not appealable (People v Auslander, 169 AD2d 853 ), and arguments raised for the first time therein are unpreserved (Shoulders v Brown, 224 AD2d 960 ).

12002–2002
Shoulders v. Brown green
nyappdiv · 1996
1 sentence

2002Although they raised it in their papers requesting reargument, the motion to reargue was denied and thus is not appealable (People v Auslander, 169 AD2d 853 ), and arguments raised for the first time therein are unpreserved (Shoulders v Brown, 224 AD2d 960 ).

12002–2002
Reich v. Bankers Life & Casualty Co. green
ny · 1986
1 sentence

2000Noting that in People v Dumas ( 68 NY2d 729 [1986]) it had indicated that such a statement would be sufficient, the Court observed ( 79 NY2d, at 640 ): “Dumas differs from the present case in one key respect, however.

12000–2000
In re the Claim of Ikehara neutral
nyappdiv · 1993
1 sentence

1996Inasmuch as defendant entered a voluntary, knowing and intelligent plea of guilty to the crime of robbery in the second degree and waived his right to appeal as part of that plea, he may not now challenge the severity of the sentence (see, People v Lopez, 212 AD2d 1053 , lv denied 85 NY2d 976 ; People v Minshell, 196 AD2d 911 , lv denied 82 NY2d 851 ).

11996–1996
People v. Scrivens neutral
nyappdiv · 1995
1 sentence

1996Inasmuch as defendant entered a voluntary, knowing and intelligent plea of guilty to the crime of robbery in the second degree and waived his right to appeal as part of that plea, he may not now challenge the severity of the sentence (see, People v Lopez, 212 AD2d 1053 , lv denied 85 NY2d 976 ; People v Minshell, 196 AD2d 911 , lv denied 82 NY2d 851 ).

11996–1996
People v. McMillan green
nycrimct · 1984
1 sentence

1991(CPL 100.40 [1] [c]; People v Burton, 133 Misc 2d 701 ; People v Paul, supra; People v McMillan, 125 Misc 2d 177 .) Even if a misdemeanor complaint has been sufficiently drawn, "[t]he experience and training of a police officer in the area of narcotics detection and identification, standing alone, does not satisfy the CPL requirement that the factual part of the information be supported by nonhearsay allegations. * * * In cases, as here, where the allegation is the possession or sale of cocaine or heroin * * * a laboratory report is an absolute necessity in order to convert the complaint to an

11991–1991
People v. Paul green
nycrimct · 1986
1 sentence

1991(CPL 100.40 [1] [c]; People v Burton, 133 Misc 2d 701 ; People v Paul, supra; People v McMillan, 125 Misc 2d 177 .) Even if a misdemeanor complaint has been sufficiently drawn, "[t]he experience and training of a police officer in the area of narcotics detection and identification, standing alone, does not satisfy the CPL requirement that the factual part of the information be supported by nonhearsay allegations. * * * In cases, as here, where the allegation is the possession or sale of cocaine or heroin * * * a laboratory report is an absolute necessity in order to convert the complaint to an

11991–1991
People v. . Benham green
ny · 1899
2 sentences

1990The CPL framework delineating the order of trial does not foreclose the trial court’s exercise of its common-law power to vary the order of proof " 'in its discretion and in furtherance of justice’ ” (People v Olsen, 34 NY2d 349, 353 , quoting People v Benham, 160 NY 402, 437 ), a power which "remains at least up to the time the case is submitted to the jury”.

1990The CPL framework delineating the order of trial does not foreclose the trial court’s exercise of its common-law power to vary the order of proof " 'in its discretion and in furtherance of justice’ ” (People v Olsen, 34 NY2d 349, 353 , quoting People v Benham, 160 NY 402, 437 ), a power which "remains at least up to the time the case is submitted to the jury”.

11990–1990
Brooks v. Tennessee green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1990(Supra, at 353.) Although defendant cites Brooks v Tennessee ( 406 US 605 ) in support of reversal and a new trial, nothing of the magnitude of the problem arising in that case is presented here.

1990(Supra, at 353.) Although defendant cites Brooks v Tennessee ( 406 US 605 ) in support of reversal and a new trial, nothing of the magnitude of the problem arising in that case is presented here.

11990–1990
People v. Olsen green
ny · 1974
2 sentences

1990The CPL framework delineating the order of trial does not foreclose the trial court’s exercise of its common-law power to vary the order of proof " 'in its discretion and in furtherance of justice’ ” (People v Olsen, 34 NY2d 349, 353 , quoting People v Benham, 160 NY 402, 437 ), a power which "remains at least up to the time the case is submitted to the jury”.

1990The CPL framework delineating the order of trial does not foreclose the trial court’s exercise of its common-law power to vary the order of proof " 'in its discretion and in furtherance of justice’ ” (People v Olsen, 34 NY2d 349, 353 , quoting People v Benham, 160 NY 402, 437 ), a power which "remains at least up to the time the case is submitted to the jury”.

11990–1990
People v. Prim green
nyappdiv · 1975
1 sentence

1987(Cf., People v Prim, 40 NY2d 946 [1976], modfg on other grounds 47 AD2d 409 [1975].) Moreover, the CPL requirement that challenges to the jury be made "before the selection of the jury commences” is not met when the motion is made after even a single panel of prospective jurors has been sworn and informed of the nature of the indictment.

11987–1987
People v. Prim green
ny · 1976
1 sentence

1987(Cf., People v Prim, 40 NY2d 946 [1976], modfg on other grounds 47 AD2d 409 [1975].) Moreover, the CPL requirement that challenges to the jury be made "before the selection of the jury commences” is not met when the motion is made after even a single panel of prospective jurors has been sworn and informed of the nature of the indictment.

11987–1987
In re Tony W. green
nyfamct · 1977
2 sentences

1983(McKeiver v Pennsylvania, 403 US 528 ; Matter of Daniel D., 27 NY2d 90 ; Matter of Tony W., 91 Misc 2d 700 .) It is within the context of Matter of Gault and its progeny that three New York cases have held the CPL immunity provisions applicable to juvenile or persons in need of supervision (PINS) (article 7) proceedings.

1983(McKeiver v Pennsylvania, 403 US 528 ; Matter of Daniel D., 27 NY2d 90 ; Matter of Tony W., 91 Misc 2d 700 .) It is within the context of Matter of Gault and its progeny that three New York cases have held the CPL immunity provisions applicable to juvenile or persons in need of supervision (PINS) (article 7) proceedings.

11983–1983
In re Jaime T. green
nyfamct · 1978
2 sentences

1983Two of these cases, Matter of De Gaglia ( 54 Misc 2d 423 ) and Matter of Jaime T. ( 96 Misc 2d 173 ), involved juveniles who, prior to the Family Court proceeding, had testified previously before a Grand Jury and were therefore automatically granted immunity pursuant to CPL 190.40.

1983Two of these cases, Matter of De Gaglia ( 54 Misc 2d 423 ) and Matter of Jaime T. ( 96 Misc 2d 173 ), involved juveniles who, prior to the Family Court proceeding, had testified previously before a Grand Jury and were therefore automatically granted immunity pursuant to CPL 190.40.

11983–1983
In re De Gaglia neutral
nycfamct · 1967
2 sentences

1983Two of these cases, Matter of De Gaglia ( 54 Misc 2d 423 ) and Matter of Jaime T. ( 96 Misc 2d 173 ), involved juveniles who, prior to the Family Court proceeding, had testified previously before a Grand Jury and were therefore automatically granted immunity pursuant to CPL 190.40.

1983Two of these cases, Matter of De Gaglia ( 54 Misc 2d 423 ) and Matter of Jaime T. ( 96 Misc 2d 173 ), involved juveniles who, prior to the Family Court proceeding, had testified previously before a Grand Jury and were therefore automatically granted immunity pursuant to CPL 190.40.

11983–1983
In re Barry M. neutral
nycfamct · 1978
2 sentences

1983The third case holding the CPL immunity provisions applicable, Barry M. ( 93 Misc 2d 882 , supra), is far more similar to the instant proceeding in that the immunity request to the court by the petitioner concerned the petitioner’s witness who had not been involved in a prior Grand Jury proceeding.

1983The third case holding the CPL immunity provisions applicable, Barry M. ( 93 Misc 2d 882 , supra), is far more similar to the instant proceeding in that the immunity request to the court by the petitioner concerned the petitioner’s witness who had not been involved in a prior Grand Jury proceeding.

11983–1983
Matter of D.(daniel) green
ny · 1970
2 sentences

1983(McKeiver v Pennsylvania, 403 US 528 ; Matter of Daniel D., 27 NY2d 90 ; Matter of Tony W., 91 Misc 2d 700 .) It is within the context of Matter of Gault and its progeny that three New York cases have held the CPL immunity provisions applicable to juvenile or persons in need of supervision (PINS) (article 7) proceedings.

1983(McKeiver v Pennsylvania, 403 US 528 ; Matter of Daniel D., 27 NY2d 90 ; Matter of Tony W., 91 Misc 2d 700 .) It is within the context of Matter of Gault and its progeny that three New York cases have held the CPL immunity provisions applicable to juvenile or persons in need of supervision (PINS) (article 7) proceedings.

11983–1983
McKeiver v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1983(McKeiver v Pennsylvania, 403 US 528 ; Matter of Daniel D., 27 NY2d 90 ; Matter of Tony W., 91 Misc 2d 700 .) It is within the context of Matter of Gault and its progeny that three New York cases have held the CPL immunity provisions applicable to juvenile or persons in need of supervision (PINS) (article 7) proceedings.

1983(McKeiver v Pennsylvania, 403 US 528 ; Matter of Daniel D., 27 NY2d 90 ; Matter of Tony W., 91 Misc 2d 700 .) It is within the context of Matter of Gault and its progeny that three New York cases have held the CPL immunity provisions applicable to juvenile or persons in need of supervision (PINS) (article 7) proceedings.

11983–1983
United States v. Wade green
scotus · 1967
1 sentence

1975The court must first decide whether the viewing in front of the station house constituted an identification within the purview of United States v Wade ( 388 US 218 ) and, whether the CPL requires that a hearing be held irrespective of the court’s initial determination.

11975–1975
People v. Morales green
ny · 1975
1 sentence

1975There is a broad range of authority governing the first aspect of the problem culminating with the recent decision by the Court of Appeals in People v Morales ( 37 NY2d 262 ).

11975–1975

Where else courts name it

NY 13 (1975–2025) PA 3 (1999–2023) MI 2 (2023–2024) TX 2 (1996–1999)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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