New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Ronald C. Smith
October 22, 198154 N.Y.2d 954
Summary
The Court reversed the Appellate Division, suppressed the defendant's statements obtained in violation of his right to counsel, and ordered a new trial, while allowing the vehicle evidence because consent was affirmed. Justice Wachtler dissented, arguing the Bartolomeo rule should not be extended to this case.