Legal Opinion
People v. Singleton
New York Court of Appeals
Decided February 24, 1977PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJasen, J.
The crucial question raised on this appeal is whether a police officer’s suspicion of criminal activity justifies stopping a motor vehicle for an investigative check.
On the evening of September 24, 1971, New York City Officers Santiago and Braga were assigned to a taxi and truck surveillance unit. At about 8:00 p.m., they stopped a 1963 or 1965 blue Buick Riviera with Queens County license plates on Morningside Drive and 122nd Street. Two black men were in the car. Following a check of the license and registration, the car was permitted to proceed. At about 10:00 p.m., the officers saw a 1963…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Terry v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- People v. IngleNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
- People v. BroadieNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
- People v. FoyNew York Court of Appeals · 1973
- People v. OskrobaNew York Court of Appeals · 1953
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Durrence v. Northern National BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Leavitt v. ThorntonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1908
- Agricultural Insurance v. BarnardNew York Supreme Court · 1882
- Blanchard v. EvansThe Superior Court of New York City · 1888
- Pierce v. MartinCity of New York Municipal Court · 1903
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