In re Pedro Z.
New York Family Court
83 Misc. 2d 166, 372 N.Y.S.2d 442 (1975)
- Written by Meredith Hamilton Alley, JD
Facts
Police found fingerprints while investigating a series of burglaries at a business. A confidential source told the investigating detective that Pedro Z. (defendant), a juvenile, had been involved in the burglaries. The detective went to Pedro’s house to talk to Pedro, who denied his involvement. The detective told Pedro that he did not have to give his fingerprints to the police but that by giving his fingerprints, Pedro could prove his innocence. Pedro gave his fingerprints. The fingerprints matched those found at the scene, giving the police probable cause for arrest. Pedro was arrested, and the state (plaintiff) charged him with being a juvenile delinquent because he committed burglary. The trial court determined that Pedro did not validly consent to giving his fingerprints to police. Pedro moved to exclude his fingerprints from evidence.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Rigler, J.)
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