People v. Saunders

Motion pursuant to CPL 170.30 to dismiss the misdemeanor complaint against defendant on the ground that the statute defining the crime charged does not include the items with which the defendant is accused of stealing, is denied.

The defendant was arrested on May 12, 1975 and charged with violations of section 155.25 of the Penal Law (petit larceny) and section 165.40 (possession of stolen property). The property that is the subject of this prosecution consists of two automobile registrations. Following arraignment on these charges on May 13, 1975, defendant’s counsel on June 2, 1975 moved to…