New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. James L. De Santis, Appellant
December 7, 197846 N.Y.2d 82
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the defendant's conviction, holding that the warrantless search of his suitcase incident to a lawful arrest was reasonable and did not violate the Fourth Amendment. Justice Wachtler dissented, arguing that the search should be suppressed under United States v. Chadwick.