Court Opinion

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70 N.Y.2d 836 (1987)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent,
v.
Jose Garcia, Appellant.
Court of Appeals of the State of New York.
Submitted September 21, 1987.
Decided November 17, 1987.
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 Darden, 52 N.Y.2d 1015; People v Prunty, 46 N.Y.2d 1014; People v Mintz, 20 N.Y.2d 753, 770).