88 N.Y.2d 931 (1996)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent,
The People of the State of New York, Respondent,
v.
Edriz Marin, Appellant.
Court of Appeals of the State of New York.
Submitted June 24, 1996. Decided June 28, 1996.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 Castro, 84 N.Y.2d 976; People v Ellis, 71 N.Y.2d 1012; People v Mintz, 20 N.Y.2d 753, 770).