People v. Martinez

OPINION OF THE COURT

Andrew M. Engel, J.

The defendant is charged with driving while intoxicated, impeding traffic and operating a motor vehicle with excessively tinted windows, in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 (2), § 1181 (a) and § 375 (12-a) (b) (2), respectively.

On January 19, 2011, a Huntley and Dunaway1 hearing was held, pursuant to a stipulation of the parties, to determine whether the defendant’s alleged statement was involuntarily made within the meaning of CPL 60.45, and whether there was probable cause or a reasonable suspicion to stop the defendant’s vehicle.

At a…