Federal Defenders of New York Second Circuit Blog

Woe Betide Those Who Park on the Wrong Side of the Street (and those who produce child pornography)

No relevant opinions today; two summary orders. In United States v. Grady, Syracuse police noticed that Grady’s car was parked in violation of the city’s odd/even street parking rules.  They approached the car, shone their flashlights inside and saw, in plain view, a bag of crack cocaine on Grady’s lap.  A loaded gun was also found in … Read more