The People of the State of New York v. John LaClere, Also Known as Johnny LaClere, Also Known as Juan Ortega

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the conviction, suppressed the lineup identification evidence, and ordered a new trial because the police failed to notify defense counsel, who had already been engaged on the charge, of the investigatory lineup. The Court held that once counsel is representing a defendant, the police must give counsel notice and a reasonable opportunity to attend the lineup.