People v. Smith

In People v Smith, NYLJ, Jan. 19, (1996), at 29, col 4 (Crim Ct, Kings County) the information was found sufficient where it alleged that the police officer observed the defendant on a street corner for ten minutes; and during that time, the defendant, who was wearing fishnet stockings and a tight dress, stood in the middle of the street, waved at male motorists, caused vehicles to slow down and obstruct the flow of traffic, approached three male motorists and had a brief conversation with each, and got into one of those vehicles. Further, the street corner was in an industrial area and no factories were open at the time. The deponent, an experienced trained police officer, was, moreover, familiar with the general attire and deportment of individuals involved in prostitution.