People v. Meyer

OPINION OF THE COURT

Claire I. Weinberg, J.

Defendant presently is charged with petit larceny and criminal mischief in the fourth degree, both A misdemeanors. The petit larceny charge was reduced from grand larceny in the fourth degree. It is alleged the defendant stole and damaged several pieces of stereo equipment from the complainant’s van. Defendant contends the property was abandoned at the time he took it and that he returned the property in working order. He seeks dismissal of both counts on the ground that the police violated his rights pursuant to Penal Law § 450.10 to inspect the…