People v. Adams

— Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant appeals from his conviction of three counts of burglary in the second degree, which brings up for review the court’s April 21, 1989 order denying defendant’s motion to suppress his various statements. Defendant contends that the People failed to sustain their burden to establish that defendant’s statements were preceded by a lawful arrest.

Defendant’s motion papers did not raise a Fourth Amendment issue. CPL 710.60 (1) provides that a suppression motion must state the legal grounds for suppression. Defendant’s papers did not address the…