In re Ricci S., 314 N.E.2d 879 (NY 1974).

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In the Matter of Ricci S., a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, City of New York

New York Court of Appeals.

Jun 6, 1974.

314 N.E.2d 879

34 N.Y.2d 775

358 N.Y.S.2d 141

1974 N.Y. LEXIS 1540

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Ms. Michael Gage, Steven M. Schlussel and William E. Hellerstein for appellant., Adrian P. Burke, Corporation Counsel (Susan S. Belkin and Milton H. Harris of counsel), for respondent.

Cited by 11 opinions | Published

Order reversed, without costs, and the petition dismissed in the following memorandum: "While we find that there was probable cause for the arrest of the alleged juvenile delinquent, we conclude that violation of subdivision 4 of section 265.05 of the Penal Law was not established. An unmodified hunting knife with a five- to six-inch blade cannot be said to be a dangerous knife within the meaning of that subdivision.

Concur: Chief Judge Breitel and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Rabin and Stevens.