MATTER OF COLON v. COOMBE


232 A.D.2d 701 (1996)

647 N.Y.S.2d 1010

In the Matter of George Colon, Petitioner, v. Philip Coombe, Jr., as Commissioner of The State of New York Department of Correctional Services, et al., Respondents

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

October 10, 1996


Petitioner was an inmate at Southport Correctional Facility in Chemung County when he was found guilty of violating a prison disciplinary rule prohibiting the possession and exchange of any controlled substance, in this instance, marihuana. Petitioner challenges this determination, contending that it was not based on substantial evidence. The record, however, does not support petitioner's contention.

Adduced in evidence was the testimony of a correction officer who...

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