People v. Cosme

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1979-11-20

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OPINION OF THE COURT Gabrielli, J. Defendant appeals from an order of the Appellate Division, First Department, which unanimously affirmed his conviction for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree (Penal Law, § 220.16). His appeal raises a substantial question concerning the authority of police officers to search jointly occupied premises when both of the occupants are present and…

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