People v. Roby

In People v. Roby (39 NY2d 69, 346 NE2d 540, 382 NYS2d 739 [1976]), the Court held that there was "no minimum time limit for unauthorized occupation," and that the crime of unauthorized use was committed where defendant occupied the front passenger seat of a stolen vehicle, and the co-defendant and a companion were seated behind the steering wheel of the stolen vehicle and were attempting to insert the key into the ignition when the arresting officer approached and identified himself.