The People of the State of New York v. Martin Galak

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding that the Lynbrook Police Department's inventory search policy was unconstitutional because it failed to create a meaningful inventory and gave the searching officer unchecked discretion, violating both the State and Federal Constitutions. The Court also declined to revisit the standing issue, accepting the lower courts' determination that the passenger had standing.