People v. Sierra

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ross, J.

Once again we are called on to evaluate the propriety of police officers’ conduct in their approach, pursuit and arrest of an individual who they suspected was involved in a developing drug transaction. The issue in this case is presented in the context of a motion to suppress physical evidence sought to be introduced by the People at trial. The defendant originally moved to suppress any physical evidence seized from his person. Counsel for the defendant alleged that defendant was merely standing on a street corner and that the arrest and search were not supported…