People v. Ellis

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71 N.Y.2d 1012 (1988)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Eric Ellis, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Submitted March 28, 1988.

Decided May 26, 1988.

Motion to dismiss appeal granted and appeal dismissed upon the ground that the criminal prosecution has abated by reason of defendant's death (People v Parker, 71 N.Y.2d 887; People v Pacheco, 67 N.Y.2d 631; People v Jackson, 66 N.Y.2d 1034; People v Mintz, 20 N.Y.2d 753, 770).

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