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.