People v. El

Summary

The Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed a judgment convicting Iraef El of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree following his guilty plea. The court upheld the denial of disclosure of unredacted search-warrant materials and concluded that the warrant was supported by probable cause.

Holdings

1. The court properly declined to direct disclosure of the unredacted search-warrant application and examination minutes because the redactions were necessary to protect the confidential informant's anonymity and safety.
2. The search warrant was supported by probable cause, and the Supreme Court properly denied defendant's motion to controvert the warrant and suppress the physical evidence.

Questions Presented

1. Whether defendant was entitled to disclosure of the unredacted search-warrant application and minutes of the examination conducted pursuant to CPL 690.40(1).
2. Whether the search warrant was supported by probable cause.
3. Whether the physical evidence recovered during execution of the warrant should be suppressed.

Disposition

affirmed