People v. Bucknor
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
*706The defendant contends that the hearing court erred in refusing to suppress his postarrest statements. We disagree. It is well established that great weight must be accorded to the determination of the hearing court based upon its ability to assess the credibility of witnesses and its findings should not be disturbed unless clearly erroneous (see, People v Prochilo, 41 NY2d 759; People v Gee, 104 AD2d 561). The hearing testimony clearly established that before the defendant was questioned by the police, he was repeatedly advised of his Miranda rights and each time, the defendant stated that…
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