Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leon Gayle, Appellant
Court: New York Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1982-11-16
Citations: 58 N.Y.2d 636
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Leon Gayle, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: New York Reports
Volume: 58
Pages: 636–637

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Leon Gayle, Appellant.
Decided November 16, 1982
APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL
Steven T. Wax for appellant.
Patrick H. Mathews, District Attorney (Ferris D. Leobus of counsel), for respondent.

Opinion:
OPINION OF THE COURT
On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order affirmed. We agree with the determination of the Appellate Division that the warrantless arrest in defen dant's motel room was justified by the presence of exigent circumstances.
Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer.