People v. Bratton

OPINION OF THE COURT

Peter J. Benitez, J.

Defendant is charged in an accusatory instrument with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree (Penal Law § 170.20). In substance, defendant is charged with possessing a forged Knicks basketball game ticket. Defendant has moved to dismiss the accusatory instrument for facial insufficiency, contending that the factual allegations concerning the basis for the officer’s statement that the ticket was forged are conclusory and hearsay. The People have responded arguing that the officer’s statements are based on firsthand knowledge and…