New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Tania Ladd, Appellant
December 20, 199689 N.Y.2d 893
Summary
The Court affirmed the conviction, holding that the disjunctive jury instruction, while erroneous, was harmless; the blood sample was properly obtained and admissible; and the blood test results were admissible under CPL 60.75. Justice Titone dissented, arguing the instruction was prejudicial and required reversal.