People v. Crimmins
New York Court of Appeals
258 N.E.2d 708 (1970)

- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Alice Crimmins (defendant) was charged with killing her daughter. At trial, the prosecution (plaintiff) called Sophie Earomirski to testify. Earomirski stated that the night before the victim’s body was found, she saw Crimmins and a man out her window. She saw the man carry a bundle out of their home and throw it in a car. Earomirski then heard Crimmins say, “My God, don’t do that to her.” Crimmins was convicted, and she appealed on the ground that some of the jurors had made an unauthorized visit to the location where Earomirski had seen the activity with the bundle. The appellate court reversed. The prosecution appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Burke, J.)
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