People v. McNeil

Defendant was arrested by a uniformed police officer for “ jaywalking ” in violation of subdivision C of section 42 of the Traffic Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. A mild argument ensued and the additional charge of disorderly conduct was placed against defendant at the time of his arrest.

Appellant was placed in the rear of a police car and transported some four or five blocks to the precinct station. Some 15 minutes had then elapsed since defendant had been seen “ jaywalking ”. Defendant was ordered out of the vehicle by the arresting officer and at first refused. When he did…