New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Oliver Petrovich, Appellant

February 20, 199687 N.Y.2d 961

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the trial judge did not violate the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel by honoring the defendant's decision to forego the extreme emotional disturbance defense without a searching inquiry.