The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Jesus Aguilera, Appellant

Summary

The Court held that collateral estoppel did not bar the defendant from obtaining a Huntley hearing on the admissibility of his Manhattan statements and therefore remanded for such a hearing. It also held that the defendant's right to be present at trial was not violated by the judge's brief conversation with a juror, so no new trial was required. The order of the Appellate Division was modified and affirmed.