New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Porter F. Banks, Appellant
May 4, 199585 N.Y.2d 558
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, granting the defendant’s motion to suppress the cocaine and dismissing the indictment because the police’s extended detention after a valid traffic stop was unlawful and the consent to search was obtained during that illegal detention.