People v. DeLaRosa

Ross, J.,

concurs in a memorandum in which Milonas, J., concurs; Kupferman, J., concurs in a separate memorandum; and Sullivan, J. P., dissents in a memorandum, all as follows: Ross, J. (concurring).

The proceedings against Mr. DeLaRosa were initiated by the filing of a felony complaint on November 18, 1987 by which he was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree (Penal Law § 220.43). The ensuing indictment charged DeLaRosa, Jose Rosario and Amalia Chiong, with various counts of narcotics sale and possession. Ultimately, Amalia Chiong pleaded guilty to criminal…