New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York v. Eduardo Cruz

June 13, 197434 N.Y.2d 362

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction, holding that the People’s denial of alleged wiretapping without an affidavit satisfied the defendant’s burden, no hearing was required, the seizure and search were lawful, the defendant’s statements were voluntary, and the statutory presumption of possession was constitutionally sound.