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9 N.Y.2d 729

People v. Haskell

New York Court of Appeals

Decided March 2, 1961

New York Court of Appeals · decided 1961-03-02

Decided 1961-03-02

Per Curiam.

¶1We find the information sufficient; however, the failure of the court to inform the defendant of his rights under section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires reversal. The requirements of the section are mandatory and not merely directory, and are not waived by defendant’s plea of guilty.

¶2The judgment should be reversed and the case remitted to the trial court for further proceedings.

¶3Chief Judge Desmond and Judges Dye, Fuld, Froessel, Van Voorhis, Burke and Foster concur.

¶4Judgment reversed and matter remitted to the Court of Special Sessions of the Town of Villenova for further proceedings in accordance with the opinion herein.

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