New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Rawle McIntosh, Appellant
June 28, 200196 N.Y.2d 521
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding that the police officers lacked an objective, credible reason to demand identification and tickets from all passengers on a bus, rendering the subsequent search unlawful; consequently the defendant's guilty plea was vacated, his motion to suppress was granted, and the indictment dismissed. Justice Smith, in a concurring opinion, agreed with the majority and additionally emphasized the violation of the federal Fourth Amendment.