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The State's case against Harris depended upon the jury's belief of the testimony of the undercover agent that petitioner "sold" the officer heroin on January 4 and again on January 6. Petitioner took the stand and flatly denied having sold anything to the officer on January 4.
Facts of the case. Harris was arrested for making two sales of heroin to an undercover police officer. Before receiving the Miranda warnings, Harris said that he had made both sales at the request of the officer. This statement was not admitted into evidence at the trial.
Petitioner Harris was charged with selling in heroin to an undercover officer on two occasions. Petitioner took the stand in his own defense but denied the offense, and he claimed he sold the officer two bags of baking powder.
Overview. Harris v. New York. Quick Reference. 401 U.S. 222 (1971), argued 17 Dec. 1970, decided 24 Feb. 1971 by vote of 5 to 4; Burger for the Court, Brennan, joined by Douglas and Marshall, in dissent, Black in dissent without opinion.
HARRIS v. NEW YORK is a case that was decided by the Supreme Court of the United States on February 24, 1971. The case was argued before the court on December 17, 1970. In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the ruling of the lower court.
Facts. The police found the body of a murder victim in an apartment. The officers had probable cause that the Respondent, Bernard Harris (the “Respondent”), killed the victim. Three police officers went to the Respondent’s home to arrest him, but they did not have an arrest warrant.
Facts. Harris (defendant) was arrested for selling drugs to an undercover police officer. At trial, Harris testified. During cross examination, the prosecution attempted to impeach Harris’ earlier testimony by asking questions about unwarned statements Harris made following arrest.
