New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. James D. McClain, Appellant the People of the State of New York v. John…
December 20, 197435 N.Y.2d 483
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the sentencing orders, holding that substantial compliance with CPL 380.50's allocution requirement satisfies the statutory mandate even though the literal wording was not followed, and finding that the defendants were not denied their right to speak.