People v. Meticheccia — 91 Misc. 2d 129

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p. 129

The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v Anthony J. Meticheccia, John A. Tisher and Ralph A. Mauro, Respondents.

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, Second Department,

April 5, 1977

Carl A. Vergari, District Attorney (Stephen C. Unsino and Carl F. Lodes of counsel), for appellant. Joseph S. Ragno for respondents.

Memorandum. Order is unanimously reversed on the law, motion to suppress denied and matter remanded for trial.

Since a pen register does not "intercept communication”, its use does not require prior judicial approval (United States v Auler, 539 F2d 642 ; United States v Clegg, 509 F2d 605 ; United States v Baxter, 492 F2d 150 ; Korman v United States, 486 F2d 926 ; People v Stewart, 73 Misc 2d 399 ).

p. 130

Concur: Farley, P. J., Pittoni and Silberman, JJ.

Cases cited

People v. Stewart 73 Misc 2d 399 N.Y. Crim. Ct. 1973-03-28 p. 129