Opinion
Decided November 16, 1982
Appeal from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Third Judicial Department, STEPHEN SMYK, J.
Steven T. Wax for appellant.
Patrick H. Mathews, District Attorney ( Ferris D. Leobus of counsel), for respondent.
On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 N.Y.CRR 500.2 [g]), order affirmed. We agree with the determination of the Appellate Division that the warrantless arrest in defendant's motel room was justified by the presence of exigent circumstances.
Concur: Chief Judge COOKE and Judges JASEN, GABRIELLI, JONES, WACHTLER, FUCHSBERG and MEYER.