84 N.Y.2d 976 (1994)
The People of the State of New York, Appellant,
The People of the State of New York, Appellant,
v.
Roberto Castro, Respondent.
Court of Appeals of the State of New York.
Submitted November 7, 1994. Decided December 13, 1994.Motion to dismiss appeal granted and appeal dismissed upon the ground that the criminal prosecution has abated by reason of defendant's death (People v Ellis, 71 N.Y.2d 1012; People v Parker, 71 N.Y.2d 887; People v Pacheco, 67 N.Y.2d 631; People v Mintz, 20 N.Y.2d 753, 770).