Appellate Division, Second Department · November 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06455
People v Lang
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06455
Holding The court affirmed the conviction, holding that the odor of marijuana emanating from a vehicle provided sufficient probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants under the law existing in 2020. Additionally, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in limiting cross-examination regarding unsubstantiated allegations of witness misconduct.
The court’s words
the odor of marijuana emanating from a vehicle, when detected by an officer qualified by training and experience to recognize it, was sufficient to constitute probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants
2026 NY Slip Op 06455, at the official text
the officer's testimony was not incredible as a matter of law
2026 NY Slip Op 06455, at the official text
the defendant failed to demonstrate that a law enforcement witness's failure to appear in traffic court on two occasions or unsubstantiated allegations of his use of excessive force were relevant to the witness's credibility
2026 NY Slip Op 06455, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06455 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06455 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1750 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Lang, 2026 NY Slip Op 06455 (Appellate Division, Second Department, November 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06455/
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