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PEOPLE v. GRIFFITHS

112 A.D.2d 798 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Brian J. Griffiths, Appellant

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

July 12, 1985

Judgment unanimously affirmed.

Memorandum:

The court properly refused to suppress drugs and drug paraphernalia discovered at the scene of an automobile accident. The record indicates that the opening of the hatchback and search of defendant's automobile were prompted by defendant's statements that other individuals were trapped in the vehicle. Warrantless searches are justified in such emergency situations (see, People v Mitchell,

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