The hearing court properly denied defendant's suppression motion. An identified citizen witness waved to the police, pointed to defendant, and told an officer that defendant had a firearm. The officer testified that this witness, and a child who was a passenger in the witness's car, each displayed a frightened demeanor. Under the circumstances, the officer could infer that the witness was speaking from personal knowledge (see e.g. People v Ransdell,
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PEOPLE v. PARSON
Nos. 7419, 1925/08.
94 A.D.3d 577 (2012)
944 N.Y.S.2d 18
2012 NY Slip Op 2813
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. DAVID PARSON, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided April 17, 2012.
Decided April 17, 2012.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.
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