People v. Singer

From a careful reading of the record and an analysis of the pertinent law, I respectfully dissent.

In order to understand the factual and procedural aspects of this case, it is necessary to briefly review the testimony of the police officers which reveals what they knew and what they saw. Additional facts in the record, but not contained in the majority opinion, must also be set forth for a complete appreciation of the issues presented. Only Detectives Pettit and Gerace testified at the hearing on the motion to suppress evidence.

It is undisputed that Detective Gerace was investigating three…