New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Edward Reid, Appellant the People of the State of New York v. Walter Riddles
May 5, 198769 N.Y.2d 469
Summary
The Court held that a good‑faith claim of right does not negate the intent required for robbery, affirming the convictions, and also held that the trial court did not err in omitting a specific jury instruction on alleged police coercion of a witness.