People v. Rodriguez

OPINION OF THE COURT

Leonard P. Rienzi, J.

Defendant moves to suppress physical evidence. A hearing was held before me on October 16 and October 20, 2006. Two witnesses testified, Detective John Duffy of the Staten Island Robbery Squad and Lieutenant David Nilson, Commanding Officer of the 120th Precinct Detective Squad. I found both witnesses to be credible. I find the following facts.

During the afternoon of January 19, 2006, a home invasion burglary/robbery occurred at 42 Lake Avenue in Staten Island. The defendant was the victim of that crime. A number of individuals wearing masks forced…