New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York v. Trevis D. Baker, Appellant the People of the State of New York v. Trevis D. Baker

February 7, 201320 N.Y.3d 354

Summary

The Court held that the officer lacked probable cause to arrest the defendant for disorderly conduct because the public‑harm element was not satisfied, thereby suppressing the cocaine seized and vacating the defendant's guilty plea in the assault case, with the indictment dismissed and the case remitted for further proceedings.