New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Matthew Adessa, Appellant

March 27, 199789 N.Y.2d 677

Summary

The Court held that a "dual slip" Grand Jury presentment is not per se prejudicial and, absent concrete prejudice, does not invalidate an indictment; therefore the indictment against Adessa was upheld. The dissent argued that the presentment impaired the Grand Jury's integrity and would have reversed the decision.