People v. Gayle — 58 N.Y.2d 636

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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 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

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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.