New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Randolph Harper
June 12, 197537 N.Y.2d 96
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that an amendment to an information after the commencement of trial, even by stipulation, does not satisfy CPL 100.45(3) and therefore is ineffective. Because the amendment was ineffective, the trial court lacked subject‑matter jurisdiction over the added menacing counts and the convictions were vacated.