Lahey v. Kelly

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1987-12-23

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OPINION OF THE COURT Simons, J. The issue presented in each of these seven prison disciplinary proceedings is whether the results of Syva Emit-st Drug Detection System Tests, known as EMIT tests, can constitute substantial evidence to support respondents’ determination finding an inmate guilty of violating a rule prohibiting the use of a controlled substance. We hold that in each case the positive results o…

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