PEOPLE v. PIAZZA


121 A.D.2d 573 (1986)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Giovanni Piazza, Appellant

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

June 16, 1986


Judgment affirmed.

Contrary to the defendant's contention, the police had probable cause to place the defendant under arrest. He was observed by police officers in a known narcotics area sitting in a double-parked car talking to several pedestrians. A short time later, after he committed a traffic infraction and was pulled over, the police officers saw, in plain view, a portion of a clear plastic bag containing a white powder which the arresting officer, based upon...

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