New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. James Motley, Appellant; the People of the State of New York…

March 31, 198769 N.Y.2d 870

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division orders, holding that a guilty plea waives appellate review of nonjurisdictional defects in an indictment and that only jurisdictional defects may be challenged.