People v. Pianto

The defendant was convicted on June 21, 1926, in the Court of Special Sessions of the City of New York of a violation of section 1897 of the Penal Law, in that he unlawfully possessed a firearm. He was sentenced to serve three months in the workhouse.

Michael Palladino, the arresting officer, testified in part as follows: “ Q. State the circumstances. A. I had a complaint — Q. Never mind the complaint. After you got the complaint what did you do? A. About five forty-five I entered 185 Mulberry Street, the second floor rear; I knocked at the door— Q. Of the afternoon or morning? A. It was in…