New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. . Chiara Cignarale
June 5, 1888110 N.Y. 23
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of Chiara Cignarale, holding that the statutory grounds for a new trial under chapter 493 were not met and that the defense of former acquittal failed because the prior guilty plea was withdrawn, waiving any benefit. The court also clarified its jurisdiction and the standards for granting a new trial.