People v. Brown

The defendant moved to suppress statements which she asserts were involuntarily made. (CPL 710.20, subd 3). The defendant alleged no external duress in support of her motion, but relies instead upon internal subjective pressures. Her position makes the determination here one of first impression in this State. To resolve the question a hearing was held and an initial oral decision was rendered on November 3, 1975. The following are the court’s formal findings and conclusions required by statute. (CPL 710.60, subd 5),

On September 30, 1974 the body of Burr Hollister was found on the floor of the…