State v. Van Nostrand

The defendant was convicted- of perjury and appeals,. asserting error in receiving hearsay evidence in the form of admissions made by a codefendant, and in permitting a police officer to testify as to admissions, made. by the defendant before he was warned of the. right to remain silent and to the assistance of counsel.

The defendant and one Vester were riding on a motorcycle which was involved in a collision in which it. struck .the right rear fender of a car which was turning into a restaurant parking, lot one evening after dark. Following the collision, defendant was beneath the motorcycle.…