Legal Opinion

In re Matthew G. L.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided October 1, 1993Published

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

  1. People v. BleakleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
  2. People v. MorrisNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
  3. People v. WattNew York Court of Appeals · 1993
  4. In re Wilinston BBAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991

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