Legal Opinion

In re Devon H.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided November 26, 1996PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Milonas, J. P.

In the course of patrolling the Taft Housing Project one evening, a housing police officer observed respondent and another individual standing by a chain link fence behind 1694 Madison Avenue. From a distance of approximately 50 or 60 feet, in a well-lit parking lot, the officer saw respondent reach into a fence post approximately 21h feet high, remove something and give it to the second individual, who handed him something in *137return. Both individuals then walked away toward Madison Avenue. Believing this to be a drug transaction, the officer moved closer, to…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. People v. McRayNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
  2. People v. Ramirez-PortorealNew York Court of Appeals · 1996
  3. People v. GrahamAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
  4. People v. SchlaichAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996
  5. People v. JonesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996

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3Cited by6 opinions

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  3. People v. MurrayAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1998
  4. People v. ConcepcionNew York Supreme Court · 1997
  5. People v. HenryLong Beach City Court · 2008

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