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People v. Holmes

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department
Aug 31, 1995
218 A.D.2d 924 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995)

Opinion

August 31, 1995

Appeal from the County Court of Rensselaer County (Keegan, J.).


In a prior decision ( 206 A.D.2d 604), we remitted this matter to County Court for a hearing and determination with respect to the issues raised in defendant's suppression motion. As a result of such hearing, County Court held that the police conduct in obtaining the warrant was reasonable and that defendant was within the area and class of individuals authorized to be searched pursuant to the terms thereof. It accordingly denied the motion to suppress.

We agree with such determination. The conduct of the police officers executing the warrant was reasonable in light of the criminal activity afoot ( see, People v. Easterbrook, 35 N.Y.2d 913, cert denied 421 U.S. 965) and the language of the warrant ( see generally, People v. Betts, 90 A.D.2d 641; cf., People v Green, 33 N.Y.2d 496).

Similarly unavailing is defendant's contention that the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive and that the presentence report was prejudicial. We find the presentence report to accurately reflect that defendant had extensive experience in the criminal justice system and was paroled less than two years before the instant offense. As to the sentence, clearly falling within the statutory parameters, we find no extraordinary circumstances to warrant a modification in the interest of justice.

We have reviewed all other substantive issues raised and find them to be without merit.

Mercure, J.P., White and Casey, JJ., concur. Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.


Summaries of

People v. Holmes

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department
Aug 31, 1995
218 A.D.2d 924 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995)
Case details for

People v. Holmes

Case Details

Full title:THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. JAMES HOLMES, Appellant

Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department

Date published: Aug 31, 1995

Citations

218 A.D.2d 924 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995)
632 N.Y.S.2d 490

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