New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. William Gonzalez, Appellant
May 2, 199688 N.Y.2d 289
Summary
The Court reversed the Appellate Division, granting the defendant's motion to suppress the shotgun and related evidence because the sister who consented to the apartment search lacked actual or apparent authority over the defendant's duffel bag. The error was not harmless, necessitating a new trial.