New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. William Maldonado, Appellant

November 29, 199586 N.Y.2d 631

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's reinstatement of the first-degree escape indictment, holding that the People need only show that the arresting officer had probable cause to believe the defendant committed a class A or B felony. The underlying narcotics sale need not be proven to the Grand Jury's satisfaction.