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.