Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Wilfredo Melendez, Appellant
Court: New York Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1972-11-02
Citations: 31 N.Y.2d 754
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Wilfredo Melendez, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: New York Reports
Volume: 31
Pages: 754–756

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Wilfredo Melendez, Appellant.
Argued October 4, 1972;
decided November 2, 1972.
Cameron Clark for appellant.
Frank S. Hogan, District Attorney (Andrew E. Abraham and Michael R. Juviler of counsel), for respondent.

Opinion:
no opinion.
Concur: Judges Burke, Scileppi, Bergamo Breitel, Jasen and ' Gibson. Chief Judge Fuld dissents and votes to reverse and dismiss the indictment on the ground — as stated by the dissenters at the Appellate Division — that defendant's guilt was not established beyond a reasonable doubt.