The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. James Carvey, Appellant

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that police may reach into a vehicle after its occupants have been removed when specific facts—such as a suspect wearing a bullet‑proof vest and furtively placing an object under a seat—indicate an actual and specific danger of a weapon, even absent probable cause. The decision rests on the Court’s established exception to the general rule against post‑frisk intrusions.