New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York v. James A. Harris, Jr.

November 27, 201220 N.Y.3d 912

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s order, holding that the defendant unequivocally invoked his right to counsel while in custody and that the trial court’s failure to suppress his statements was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, thereby granting the defendant a new trial.