New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Dexter Hemmings, Appellant
March 30, 20042 N.Y.3d 1
Summary
The Court held that sentencing courts may permit more than one victim impact statement under CPL 380.50(2) and found no abuse of discretion in allowing five statements in this case; it also affirmed the conviction as supported by sufficient evidence and declined to review ineffective‑assistance claims.