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People v. Floyd

Citations

  • 26 N.Y.2d 558
  • 260 N.E.2d 815
  • 312 N.Y.S.2d 193
  • 1970 N.Y. LEXIS 1208

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  • no escape exigency existed since police had no reason to believe suspect would or could escape
  • “In [New York] State, for a long time by statute, and at the common law, police in breaking open and entering premises for the purpose of making an otherwise lawful arrest must give notice to the occupants of who they are and the purpose for which they seek entry.” (citations omitted)

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