PEOPLE v. WOODS


104 A.D.2d 322 (1984)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Jesus Woods, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

August 16, 1984


Alexander, J., dissents in a memorandum as follows:

In my view this case presents a classic example of a "pretext stop" by police officers which they attempt to legitimize by testimony which is patently tailored to nullify constitutional objections. Accordingly, defendant's conviction by plea of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree (Penal Law, § 220.18) should be reversed,...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases