PEOPLE v. BETANCOURT


168 A.D.2d 276 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. William Betancourt, Appellant

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

December 11, 1990


Defendant was arrested as the result of his participation in the sale of one vial of crack cocaine to an undercover narcotics officer conducting a "buy-and-bust" operation. In that regard, defendant, who was distinctively dressed, handed the officer the cocaine after she gave $10 in prerecorded buy money to defendant's accomplice. She then made a confirmatory identification of defendant at the scene within 20 to 25 minutes of the transaction. Viewing the evidence in the light...

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