People v. Mendoza
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
*560There is no merit to the defendant’s contention that he was arrested on less than probable cause and that, as a result, his statements to law enforcement officials should have been suppressed. Where, as here, an identified citizen accuses another individual of a specific crime, the police possess probable cause to arrest (see CPL 70.10 [2]; People v Griffin, 15 AD3d 502 [2005]; People v Jansson, 305 AD2d 942, 943 [2003]; People v Green, 154 AD2d 548 [1989]; People v Singh, 142 AD2d 743, 744 [1988]).
Contrary to the defendant’s contention, the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion…
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