People v. Padilla

OPINION OF THE COURT

Pigott, J.

The issue on this appeal is whether the People met their burden of establishing a valid inventory search of defendant’s vehicle. We hold that they did.

On June 7, 2008, defendant was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Pursuant to police *271protocol, defendant and his vehicle were taken to the police precinct. An officer conducted an inventory search of the vehicle, during which he recovered a loaded .357 Magnum revolver and ammunition. Defendant was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (Penal Law…