New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Jose Ramirez-Portoreal, Appellant; the People of the State of…
May 2, 199688 N.Y.2d 99
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the orders in three criminal possession cases, holding that Ramirez‑Portoreal had standing to challenge the search of his luggage, while Sanchez and Mims lacked standing to challenge the seizure of contraband. The Court also affirmed the legality of Mims' arrest under the fellow‑officer rule and remanded each case for further proceedings on abandonment and other issues.