New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Vincent J. Rallo, Vincent A. Verrone, Joseph J. Rallo and Franklin Rallo…
April 1, 197639 N.Y.2d 217
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that, under Executive Law §70-a subdivision 7, the Deputy Attorney-General of the Organized Crime Task Force may appear before a grand jury once the Governor’s approval, the local District Attorney’s approval, and a multicounty or interstate conduct element are satisfied, without any separate showing that the matter involves organized crime activity. The Court affirmed the Appellate Division’s order. Justice Jasen, in a concurring opinion, agreed with the result but cautioned that the majority’s implication that a lack of organized‑crime or intercounty proof could void the grand‑jury proceeding was misplaced.