People Vs. Shaughnessy: Case Study
People v. Shaughnessy
319 N.Y. S. 2d 626
District Court, Nassau County, Third District
March 16, 1971
Procedural History: At the conclusion of the trial, the defendant chose to move to dismiss on the grounds that the statute is unconstitutional, however, the courts found it unnecessary to pass due to constitutionality of the Ordinance because there is another reason it should be dismissed. The legal elements required to determine criminal accountability must be examined to determine if this case was handled correctly. Facts: In October of 1970, the defendant, her boyfriend, and two other people drove near the area of St. Ignatius Retreat Home. The defendant was a passenger and to her understanding, they were headed for Christopher Morely
319 N.Y. S. 2d 626
District Court, Nassau County, Third District
March 16, 1971
Procedural History: At the conclusion of the trial, the defendant chose to move to dismiss on the grounds that the statute is unconstitutional, however, the courts found it unnecessary to pass due to constitutionality of the Ordinance because there is another reason it should be dismissed. The legal elements required to determine criminal accountability must be examined to determine if this case was handled correctly. Facts: In October of 1970, the defendant, her boyfriend, and two other people drove near the area of St. Ignatius Retreat Home. The defendant was a passenger and to her understanding, they were headed for Christopher Morely