New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Victor Ortiz, Appellant

March 30, 199483 N.Y.2d 840

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the appellant lacked standing to challenge the warrantless entry into his girlfriend's apartment and that the officers' entry and seizure of cocaine were lawful. Justice Smith dissented, arguing the appellant did have standing and that the entry and pursuit were unlawful.