People v. Wirchansky

The issue before us is whether there was probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant. The warrant was issued by a Judge of the Court of Special Sessions of the City of Yonkers upon the application and affidavit of a police officer. County Court granted defendant’s motion to suppress evidence of his participation in a gambling operation obtained by way of a search of his person pursuant to the warrant. With two Justices dissenting, the Appellate Division reversed. We hold that there was a lack of probable cause and, accordingly, reverse.

The information from a confidential informant…