People v. Ellis

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alexander Jeong, J.

The defendant, Daquan Ellis, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and related charges. He now moves this court to . order a Mapp/Dunaway hearing, seeking suppression of the pistol recovered at the scene. For the following reasons, the defendant’s motion is denied.

A defendant seeking suppression of evidence has the burden of establishing standing by demonstrating a legitimate expectation of privacy in the premises or object searched. (People v Wesley, 73 NY2d 351 [1989].)

The defendant contends that he has standing to…