PEOPLE v. ESPINAL


174 A.D.2d 500 (1991)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Rafael Espinal, Appellant

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

June 20, 1991


An informant introduced defendant to a DEA agent, who arranged to purchase one kilogram of cocaine from defendant for $35,000. The sale was consummated over the course of several meetings throughout the day of the sale. After his arrest, and after Miranda warnings were given, defendant made incriminating statements admitting involvement in the sale, but claiming he had acted only as a "middleman".

While defendant...

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