People v. Steinhardt

2 Citing briefs

  1. The People, Respondent,v.Kenneth Padilla, Appellant.

    Brief

    Filed May 2, 2013

    It is well settled that the prosecutor’s role is more than that of a mere advocate or partisan, and that it is as much the function of the prosecutor, as it is of the court, to assure every defendant a fair trial and to refrain from improper and over- zealous advocacy. People v. Steinhardt, 9 N.Y.2d 267 (1961). In discussing the prosecutor’s unique role, the United States Supreme Court has stated: He may prosecute with earnestness and vigor - indeed, he should do so.

  2. The People, Respondent,v.Jennifer Jorgensen, Appellant.

    Brief

    Filed September 8, 2015

    2094; 21 04). Thus, '" the court was mild in his reproofs and the jury may have gotten the impression that the judge considered the prosecutor's tactics to be necessary and proper"' (People v Grice, 100 A.D.2d 419, 423 [4th Dept. 1984] quoting, People v Steinhardt, 9 N.Y.2d 267, 271 [1961]). By way of comparison, all of the prosecutor's objections to the defense summation were sustained (Tr 2024; 2035; 2047), and, on one occasion, an "objection" was sustained when none was made (Tr.