New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. Victor Gomez, Respondent
June 30, 200913 N.Y.3d 6
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that the People failed to meet their initial burden of establishing a valid inventory search of Victor Gomez's vehicle. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the Appellate Division's reversal of the conviction and the grant of Gomez's motion to suppress the seized items.