Case Name: State v. Chris Karafotis
Court: New Hampshire Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: New Hampshire
Decision Date: 1962-06-29
Citations: 104 N.H. 191
Docket Number: No. 5006
Parties: State v. Chris Karafotis.
Judges: Duncan, J., dissented; the others concurred.
Reporter: New Hampshire Reports
Volume: 104
Pages: 191–191

Head Matter:
Pittsfield Municipal Court,
No. 5006.
State v. Chris Karafotis.
Argued May 2, 1962.
Decided June 29, 1962.
William Maynard, Attorney General, William J. O’Neil, Assistant Attorney General, and Paul A. Rinden, county attorney (Mr. O’Neil orally), for the State of New Hampshire.
Stanley & Stanley (Mr. John W. Stanley, Jr. orally), for the defendant.

Opinion:
Blandin, J.
The underlying question before us is whether a defendant charged with a misdemeanor has the right to take depositions before arraignment and plea. Our answer is no. The issue is controlled by the case of State v. Myal, 104 N. H. 188. It follows that the ruling of the municipal court was erroneous.
The order is
Remanded.
Duncan, J., dissented; the others concurred.