New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. William Perry, Appellant the People of the State of New York v. John R. Ortiz
February 19, 197536 N.Y.2d 114
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the sentencing courts' discretion to withhold presentence investigative reports, holding that such nondisclosure does not violate due process, confrontation, or effective‑assistance rights and does not constitute an abuse of discretion as a matter of law.