People v. Carl

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The motion to suppress should have been granted because the defendant was represented by counsel when he was questioned by the police in the county jail (People v Hobson, 39 NY2d 479). Indeed following his arraignment, and prior to his being questioned at the county jail, counsel assigned to represent him sent a letter to the Sheriff notifying him of the assignment and directing that no one, other than a relative, be permitted to question or confer with the defendant, without counsel being present. The fact that the police officers questioned the defendant about…