People v. Mike

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be reversed and the indictment dismissed.

*998Defendant was convicted, after a bench trial, of third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Defendant approached two off-duty police officers and inquired whether they were interested in purchasing an unspecified type and quantity of drugs. One of the officers asked if defendant had any “dime bags;” defendant responded that he only had “twenties.” Ultimately, defendant got into the officers’ vehicle and led them to the driveway of a building. Defendant told the…