Browse 6 totality of the circumstances test cases decided by New York Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate court affirms drug possession conviction based on intent to sell
People v. Collier, decided by New York Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the thi...
Excessive Force Claim Against Ithaca Police Denied
Gurbanova v. City of Ithaca, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gurbanova, sued the City of Ithaca and its police department...
NY Court Affirms Drug Possession Conviction Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
People v. Smith, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Smith, was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in...
Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Upheld in NYC Case
Smith v. City of New York, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the City of New York alleging a violation of their...
NY Court of Appeals: Corroborated informant tip justifies traffic stop
People v. Cleveland, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree af...
NY Court of Appeals Affirms Weapon Possession Conviction Based on Probable Cause
People v. Moss, decided by New York Court of Appeals on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Moss, was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 totality of the circumstances test cases from New York Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6.
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