People v. Griffin

Judgment unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed and matter remitted to Monroe County Court for further proceedings in accordance with the following Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a judgment convicting him following a nonjury trial of burglary in the second degree (Penal Law § 140.25 [2]) and four counts of grand larceny in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 155.30 [1]). Contrary to the contention of defendant, the People met their burden of establishing that the police had probable cause to arrest him. Although the apprehending officer did not testify at the suppression…