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2 Misc. 2d 26

People v. Woodard

New York County Courts

Decided April 11, 1956

New York County Courts · decided 1956-04-11

Decided 1956-04-11

Nevins, J.

¶1This is an appeal from a conviction of a violation of subdivision 2 of section 56 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

¶2An appellate court must review the evidence to determine if there was proof beyond a reasonable doubt to sustain a conviction. (Code Crim Pro., § 764.)

¶3A brief summary of the testimony was in the Police Justice return, but the testimony was not reduced to writing. It is impossible to judge the credibility and weight to be given conflicting testimony where it is briefly summarized in narrative form and not set out verbatim.

¶4It follows that a reasonable doubt is created, and the defendant is entitled to his discharge.

¶5Information dismissed; fine remitted.

¶6Prepare order accordingly.

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