”According to the New York State Court of Appeals, “escape” typically means to “get away, break away, get free or get clear, with conscious purpose to evade custody,” and since Antwine broke free of the realm of custody without authorization –- forcing police to give chase and placing an officer and the public at risk –- there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction in question.Clearly, there was no escaping… [read post]

In People v Antwine, No. 297287, the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s suppression of evidence seized from the home, and reversed the trial court’s dismissal of the case. [read post]