Order unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed, in accordance with the following memorandum: The court erred in suppressing defendant's sneakers because defendant was not "in custody" at the time he voluntarily removed them for a close look by the police officer. "`"[C]ustody occurs if the suspect is physically deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way or is led to believe, as a reasonable person, that he is so deprived"'" (People v Johnson...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.