261 A.D. 223 | N.Y. App. Div. | 1941
We are of the opinion that the facts in this case should be more fully developed in order to determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
The record discloses that the complainant, Anne C. Mattus, is a police officer assigned to the bureau of police women. She
The defendant had been a taxicab driver for five years. During the three years preceding this alleged accident he had been employed by the National Transportation Company and had an “ excellent record ” with that concern. As a result of this conviction, however, he will be prevented from continuing to earn his livelihood as a taxicab driver.
The passenger in complainant’s car should have been called by the People, and should be produced and interrogated unless his absence may be explained to the satisfaction of the court.
The judgment should be reversed, the fine remitted and a new trial ordered.
Present — Martin, P. J., G'lennon, Untermyer> Dore and Callahan, JJ.
Judgment unanimously reversed, the fine remitted and a new trial ordered.