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,...
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