LaChance v. New York State Racing & Wagering Board

OPINION OF THE COURT

Milonas, J.

Petitioner herein is licensed by respondent New York State Racing and Wagering Board as an owner-trainer-driver of harness racing horses. On September 9, 1985, while waiting to board a flight to Montreal, he was detained at La Guardia Airport by agents of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. Despite his failure to file the required customs declaration, petitioner admitted to being in possession of $30,000 in United States currency. He initially claimed that he had obtained the money from the sale of a horse but then stated that it was the proceeds…