PEOPLE v. TORRES


115 A.D.2d 93 (1986)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Raymond Torres, Appellant

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

March 13, 1986


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephanie T. Knowles of counsel (Philip L. Weinstein, attorney), for appellant.

Roger L. Stavis of counsel (Steven R. Kartagener with him on the brief; Mario Merola, District Attorney, attorney), for respondent.

ASCH, FEIN, MILONAS and ELLERIN, JJ., concur.


CARRO, J. P.

People v Howard (50 N.Y.2d 583, 586) established the following principles of law: "An individual to whom a police officer addresses a question has a constitutional right not to respond. He may remain silent or walk or run away. His refusal to answer is not a crime. Though the police officer may endeavor to complete the interrogation, he may not pursue, absent...

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