Legal Opinion

People v. Gaylord

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided December 23, 1994PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: County Court properly refused to suppress written statements made to police by defendant, who is hearing-impaired. Defendant indicated that he was comfortable communicating by written questions and answers and defendant’s father, who accompanied defendant to the police station, stated that defendant could effectively communicate in that manner. Expert testimony revealed that, although defendant can communicate more effectively by sign language, he is able to understand written English at a Regents proficiency level. Under the circumstances, the…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. People v. TaranovichNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
  2. In re PadillaNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
  3. People v. PattersonNew York Court of Appeals · 1991
  4. People v. CollinsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
  5. People v. YoungAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. People v. DudleyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006
  2. State v. CasaresNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 2013
  3. People v. WarrenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2003
  4. People v. YoungAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
  5. State v. CasaresNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 2013

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