People v. McConnell

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: On appeal from a judgment convicting him of murder in the second degree, defendant argues that County Court erred in denying his motion to suppress statements he made to law enforcement officials. "In reviewing a determination of the suppression court, great weight must be accorded its decision because of its ability to observe and assess the credibility of the witnesses and its findings should not be disturbed unless clearly erroneous” (People v Hill, 175 AD2d 603). The record supports the suppression court’s conclusion that defendant was not in…