Legal Opinion
People v. . Chiagles
New York Court of Appeals
Decided December 27, 1923PublishedCited by 142 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCardozo, J.
A peace officer of the city of Gloversville arrested the defendant on October 13, 1922, charging him with a felony, arson in the third degree. The defendant when arrested was searched, and papers and other articles were found upon his person. Everything so found was returned, except two letters, which the district attorney retains on the ground that they supply incriminating evidence. The defendant, after examination before a magistrate, was held to answer to the charge. He moves for an order that the letters be returned.
“ The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- Holt v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1910
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