Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Francis B. Bacon, Appellant
Court: New York Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1975-10-16
Citations: 37 N.Y.2d 830
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Francis B. Bacon, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: New York Reports
Volume: 37
Pages: 830–830

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Francis B. Bacon, Appellant.
Submitted September 4, 1975;
decided October 16, 1975
Robert A. Tassio for appellant.
Carl A. Vergari, District Attorney (Charles A. Brooks of counsel), for respondent.

Opinion:
Memorandum. Order reversed and the information, charging defendant with harassment in violation of subdivision 2 of section 240.25 of the Penal Law, dismissed. Defendant's intent to harass was not established beyond a reasonable doubt (see People v Burford, 34 NY2d 699; People v Pecorella, 32 NY2d 920; People v Collins, 31 NY2d 878).
Chief Judge Breitel and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Cooke concur.
Order reversed and the information dismissed in a memorandum.