People v. Lopez

After defendant’s indictment in New York County for murder he was arrested by Federal officers on a warrant and made a statement to them concerning the crime. Before the statement was made he was advised of his right to counsel and *25his right to remain silent and that any statements made could be used against him. He expressly waived those rights in a written document which he signed.

The trial court has found, after a hearing on this question, that “ the People have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intelligently understood the warnings and knowingly expressed his waiver of…