The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Dwight Green, Appellant

Summary

The Court reversed the Appellate Division and ordered a new trial because the admission of evidence about a prior, unrelated police visit to the defendant's apartment was erroneous and prejudicial; the Court affirmed that the jury instruction on knowledge and possession was proper. Justice Jasen dissented, arguing the background evidence was relevant and the conviction should be affirmed.