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People v. Casassa

Citations

  • 49 N.Y.2d 668
  • 404 N.E.2d 1310
  • 427 N.Y.S.2d 769
  • 1980 N.Y. LEXIS 2190

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  • “The first requirement is wholly subjectivef,] i.e., it involves a determination that the particular defendant did in fact act under extreme emotional disturbance, that the claimed explanation as to the cause of his action is not contrived or sham.”

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Judges: Jasen

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