New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Timothy B. Cooper, Appellant
November 21, 199178 N.Y.2d 476
Summary
The Court held that CPL 200.60 applies to the entire enhancing element of first‑degree vehicular manslaughter, requiring the special‑information procedure for the prior conviction, the license revocation, and the defendant’s knowledge of both; the People’s failure to follow that procedure violated the statute and warranted reversal and a new trial. The Court also affirmed that the admission of the defendant’s oral statement complied with CPL 710.30.