New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Joel Joseph, Appellant
May 3, 201627 N.Y.3d 1009
Summary
The Court affirmed the Appellate Division’s order, holding that the police had probable cause to arrest the defendant based on confidential informant information and the officer’s observation of a drug transaction. The Court found the record supported the lower court’s determination and therefore declined to reverse.