New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Gary Fields, Appellant

June 12, 199076 N.Y.2d 761

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s order, holding that the trial court erred in denying a missing‑witness charge for Detective Ruvio but that the error was harmless in view of the overwhelming evidence of guilt.