New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. John J. McLaughlin, Appellant

December 16, 199280 N.Y.2d 466

Summary

The Court held that the State must prove territorial jurisdiction under CPL 20.20 beyond a reasonable doubt, vacating the convictions on counts 5, 6, and 7 and ordering a new trial, while affirming the conviction on count 12.