The Matter of Jamal S v. Presentment Agency

OPINION OF THE COURT

Pigott, J.

On August 13, 2012 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Officer Leo and his partner were on patrol when they observed respondent Jamal S. and his companion riding their bicycles against the flow of traffic on a one-way street. The officers stopped the two individuals. Respondent told the officers that he was 16 years old. Initially, Officer Leo intended to issue respondent a summons for disorderly conduct (Penal Law § 240.20 [7]), but because he was unable to produce identification, the officers patted him down, placed him in handcuffs and transported him to the…