PEOPLE v. JOHNSON


102 A.D.2d 616 (1984)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Frederick Johnson, Appellant

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

July 13, 1984


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Redmond & Parrinello (John R. Parrinello of counsel), for appellant.

Howard R. Relin, District Attorney (Michael J. Nelson of counsel), for respondent.

DILLON, P. J., DENMAN, BOOMER and GREEN, JJ., concur.


SCHNEPP, J.

We are concerned with the constitutional propriety of the investigative stop of defendant's automobile on a public highway. The pivotal issue is whether the police possessed reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to justify this interference with defendant's travel and privacy. This case also raises questions regarding the role that race played in the decision to detain defendant. Following the denial of

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