People v. Hicks

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed.

On appeal defendant argues that the trial court erroneously denied his motion to suppress a statement he made to the police. The findings of the suppression court are that defendant and his brother voluntarily came to the police station; defendant was "gratuitously” given Miranda warnings; defendant asked the police "should I speak to a lawyer”; the police responded by asking him if he thought he was in trouble; defendant replied "no” and then gave a statement; and defendant was advised that he was not under…