PEOPLE v. COPELAND


77 Misc.2d 649 (1974)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Don Copeland, Defendant.

District Court of Nassau County, Criminal Term, First District.

April 5, 1974


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James J. McDonough for defendant. William Cahn, District Attorney, for plaintiff.


MARIE G. SANTAGATA, J.

This pretrial hearing was held as a result of a motion made by the defendant to suppress the use of a hypodermic needle as evidence on trial. It is contended by the defendant that the search was violative of the defendant's constitutional rights because it was conducted incidental to an arrest for a traffic infraction.

On January 3, 1974 Patrolman Gregory Pedersen was on a routine patrol when he observed a 1971 Chevrolet...

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