People v. Wright

Following a bench trial, defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549; MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He appeals as of right. We affirm.

On appeal, defendant claims the trial judge erred in denying his motion to suppress his exculpatory statement made to police. He contends that his right to counsel was violated and that police conduct rendered his statement involuntary.

Defendant was arrested at about 5:00 a.m., five hours after the shooting. He was kept in various lockups that were without sleeping…