Legal Opinion

People v. Stephen J. B.

New York Court of Appeals

Decided February 19, 1969PublishedCited by 43 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJasen, J.

Does a statement made by a defendant to the police before he has been adequately warned of his constitutional rights render inadmissible a later statement made to a police officer after complete warnings have been given? This is the issue on this appeal.

On April 23, 1967, defendant, a 16-year-old boy, was riding in a stolen automobile driven by another youth when they were stopped by Patrolman Rabusch of the Floral Park police for making an illegal turn. Both youths attempted to escape when asked for the registration of the vehicle. The patrolman radioed for assistance, and "then apprehended…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  2. In Re GAULTSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
  3. United States v. BayerSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
  4. Gallegos v. ColoradoSupreme Court of the United States · 1962
  5. Clewis v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1967

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3Cited by43 opinions

  1. People v. HobsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
  2. People v. TarsiaNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
  3. People v. ChappleNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
  4. State v. HoganSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1973
  5. State v. OliverSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1970

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