New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Gregory Beattie v. New York State Board of Parole
April 27, 197639 N.Y.2d 445
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that a parolee who is detained on an unrelated criminal charge is entitled to a prompt final revocation hearing and to counsel at that hearing under the State Constitution. The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's order affirming the parole board's actions.