People v. Chapman

Orders, Supreme Court, Bronx County (John P. Collins, J.), entered on or about June 16, 1992 and June 18, 1992, granting defendant’s suppression motion, unanimously affirmed.

The People have no basis for their claims that the officer’s search of the car was lawful because it was based on reasonable suspicion to believe that defendant was armed, or on the officer’s fear for his safety (People v Parris, 83 NY2d 342, 351).

Defendant’s car had been involved in a minor collision with the patrol car. After the officers determined that there was no damage to either vehicle, defendant was removed from…