In Miedema, supra, the Appellate Term, Second Department, Ninth and Tenth Districts ruled squarely on the issue, holding that although CPL 60.50 refers only to convictions, "the requirement that a defendant's confessions or admissions be corroborated has been extended to the accusatory stage of misdemeanors."
Summary of this case from People v. GundarevJune 29, 2009.
Crimes — Confession — Corroboration at Accusatory Stage.
In Miedema, supra, the Appellate Term, Second Department, Ninth and Tenth Districts ruled squarely on the issue, holding that although CPL 60.50 refers only to convictions, "the requirement that a defendant's confessions or admissions be corroborated has been extended to the accusatory stage of misdemeanors."
Summary of this case from People v. GundarevFull title:People v. Miedema (James)
Court:Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Date published: Jun 29, 2009
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