PEOPLE v. PERALTA


248 A.D.2d 300 (1998)

670 N.Y.S.2d 88

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Bernardo Peralta, Appellant

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

March 26, 1998


Defendant's arrest was based upon probable cause. The police had reasonable suspicion to believe defendant was connected with gunfire, and thus were justified in detaining him to complete their investigation regarding the gun observed in outline form in his pocket, and to confirm or dispel their suspicion (see, People v Paul, 240 A.D.2d 168, lv denied 90 N.Y.2d 909). Discovery of two shooting victims in the location...

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