People v. Hampton

OPINION OF THE COURT

Mark D. Zuckerman, J.

*406Defendant’s motion to dismiss the misdemeanor information (CPL 170.30 [1] [a], [f]) charging him with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 [3]) and related traffic charges presents a novel issue concerning the place where this crime can be committed.

The information at issue states that defendant Anthony V. Hampton violated Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192:

“In That: the above named defendant did operate a motor VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS IN AN INTOXICATED CONDITION.

“To Wit: on 10/27/96 at about…