People v. Alexander

— Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The court acted properly in summarily denying the motions to suppress identification testimony (People v Allweiss, 48 NY2d 40, 49; People v Roberto H., 67 AD2d 549). Ordinarily, there is no constitutional right to an identification hearing outside the presence of the jury (Watkins v Sowders, 449 US 341) and by statute a hearing is required only where the papers contain “sworn allegations of fact” supporting the grounds of the motion. The allegations may be based upon personal knowledge, or upon information and belief if the sources of information…