People v. Bostick

In viewing the totality of the circumstances under which the statements of the defendant were obtained (see, People v Anderson, 42 NY2d 35, 38), the voluntariness of the statements in question was established beyond a reasonable doubt (see, People v Yarter, 41 NY2d 830, cert denied 433 US 910). In addition, we are persuaded that even if it is assumed that the defendant did in fact suffer from some form of mental condition, he could still be found to have voluntarily and rationally waived his constitutional rights, having understood the Miranda warnings (see, People v Mathis, 77 AD2d 720).

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