PEOPLE v. SPELLER


121 Misc.2d 354 (1983)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Sharon Speller, Defendant.

Supreme Court, Criminal Term, Queens County.

October 7, 1983


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John J. Santucci, District Attorney (Ernest Thifault of counsel), for plaintiff. Alan Kudisch for defendant.


JOSEPH F. FARLO, J.

Assuming during booking procedures, a prisoner is induced to sign a receipt for a handbag previously seized during an arrest, four hours after she invoked her right to remain silent following Miranda warnings, may that receipt be used by the District Attorney on his direct case as evidence of ownership of the handbag and its contents? This was the first impression issue presented at a Huntley hearing.

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