In re Matthew G. L.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: The period set forth in the petition was sufficiently specific to permit respondent to prepare a defense (see, People v Watt, 81 NY2d 772, 774; *888People v Morris, 61 NY2d 290, 295). We reject the contention that the court erred in denying respondent’s motion to suppress his oral and written statements to the police. "[Mjuch weight must be accorded the determination of the suppression court with its peculiar advantages of having seen and heard the witnesses” (People v Prochilo, 41 NY2d 759, 761). The record supports Family Court’s finding…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- People v. MorrisNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
- People v. WattNew York Court of Appeals · 1993
- In re Wilinston BBAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991