People v. Baldi

Court of Appeals of the State of New York — Decided August 4, 1980

Opinion by: MARTUSCELLO, J.

Factual and Procedural Background

This opinion is a short, procedural entry addressing applications in criminal cases for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals. The Appellate Division, Second Department (Queens County) decision below is referenced with the date June 16, 1980. No substantive factual background or the underlying criminal charges are included in the provided opinion.

Legal Issues Presented

The opinion addresses a procedural matter and does not frame distinct legal issues.

Arguments of the Parties

The opinion does not contain a detailed account of the parties' legal arguments.

Table of Precedents Cited

No precedents were cited in the provided opinion.

Court's Reasoning and Analysis

The opinion is limited to a one-line disposition granting the applications for leave to appeal. It contains no developed legal analysis, explanation of legal standards, or discussion of the reasons for granting leave. The court's entry consists essentially of the caption "APPLICATIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL" followed by the single-word disposition "Granted."

Holding and Implications

Holding: Applications for leave to appeal are granted.

Implications: The direct effect of the decision is that the Court of Appeals granted leave to appeal from the referenced Appellate Division decision (App. Div., 2d Dept., Queens County, 6/16/80). The opinion does not discuss broader legal implications, does not set forth a precedential legal rule, and provides no substantive guidance beyond the grant of leave.