Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. Ruben Tomay, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2008-03-25
Citations: 49 A.D.3d 907
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v Ruben Tomay, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 49
Pages: 907–907

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v Ruben Tomay, Respondent.
[853 NYS2d 891]

Opinion:
Contrary to the People's contentions, the hearing court properly suppressed the pre-recorded "buy" money that was found in the defendant's pocket after the vehicle he was driving was stopped and detained during a so-called "buy and bust" operation (see CPL 140.50 [1], [3]; People v De Bour, 40 NY2d 210, 223 [1976]; People v Martin, 32 NY2d 123 [1973]; People v Berrios, 28 NY2d 361, 367-368 [1971]). Miller, J.P., Covello, Eng and Chambers, JJ., concur.