New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. George Cardwell, Appellant the People of the State of New York v. Herman Goss
September 19, 199178 N.Y.2d 996
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division and ordered new trials for George Cardwell and Herman Goss, holding that the trial judge erred in refusing to sever their joint trial from that of co‑defendant Johnnie McCoy because the defenses were in irreconcilable conflict and posed a significant danger of prejudice.