PEOPLE v. BABITS


122 Misc.2d 6 (1983)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Howard Babits, Defendant.

Supreme Court, Criminal Term, Queens County.

November 18, 1983


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Paul Rubenfeld for defendant. John J. Santucci, District Attorney (Oscar Ruiz of counsel), for plaintiff.


NICHOLAS L. PITARO, J.

As the plastic card gradually replaces currency as the medium of exchange in the economy, the banks, and ultimately the consumer, are increasingly bearing the burden of absorbing the costs of credit card fraud. This case arose in the context of an undercover operation set up by various banks, the Queens District Attorney's office and the New York City Police Department. The purpose of the operation was to determine if store personnel...

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