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People v. Blocker

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Department
Feb 20, 1969
31 A.D.2d 885 (N.Y. App. Div. 1969)

Opinion

February 20, 1969

Appeal from the Onondaga County Court.

Present — Goldman, P.J., Gabrielli, Moule, Bastow and Henry, JJ.


Order unanimously reversed and motion denied. Memorandum: The People carried their burden of proof in establishing that the confession was voluntarily given. While the defendant was mentally retarded, he had gone as far as the eighth grade in school and could read and write. His testimony shows that he was able to understand the questions asked and to give responsive answers.


Summaries of

People v. Blocker

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Department
Feb 20, 1969
31 A.D.2d 885 (N.Y. App. Div. 1969)
Case details for

People v. Blocker

Case Details

Full title:THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Appellant, v. WILLIAM E. BLOCKER…

Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Department

Date published: Feb 20, 1969

Citations

31 A.D.2d 885 (N.Y. App. Div. 1969)