The People of the State of New York v. . Robert W. Buchanan

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the murder conviction of Robert W. Buchanan, holding that the circumstantial and expert evidence was sufficient to support the verdict, that the trial court correctly denied the motion to strike morphine testimony, and that the trial court properly exercised its discretion in refusing a new trial based on alleged juror issues. The court also reiterated rules on witness re‑examination and the limits of attorney‑client privilege.