The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. Frankie Hatton, Respondent

Summary

The Court held that the defendant did not waive his right to be prosecuted by information and that the accusatory instrument contained sufficient factual allegations to establish all elements of forcible touching, including the purpose element. Accordingly, the Appellate Term's reversal was vacated and the conviction reinstated. Justice Stein dissented, arguing the instrument was insufficient to infer lack of legitimate purpose.