People v. Steiner
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and indictment dismissed. Memorandum: Defendant appeals from a conviction of criminal sale of a controlled substance, second degree, arguing that the People did not establish a proper chain of custody of the cocaine purchased from him by an undercover police officer; therefore, the cocaine was inadmissible. We agree.
“When real evidence is purported to be the actual object associated with a crime, the proof of accuracy has two elements. The offering party must establish, first, that the evidence is identical to that involved in the crime; and, second,…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- People v. McGeeNew York Court of Appeals · 1979
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- Amaro v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- People v. NewmanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987
- People v. Sansalone, New York County Courts1955
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