The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Frank Brisco, Appellant

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the crime‑scene showup identification of the defendant was not unduly suggestive and therefore admissible. The showup was deemed reasonable because it occurred within an hour of the burglary, at the scene, and the victim independently identified the defendant. A dissent argued the showup was unnecessary, untimely, and overly suggestive, and would have reversed the conviction.