New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Frances Burwell
May 5, 198153 N.Y.2d 849
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Term’s order, holding that the joint representation of co‑defendants without informed consent created a significant conflict of interest requiring reversal of the conviction, and dismissed the accusatory instrument because the defendant had already served her sentence for minor offenses.