Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Willie James Robinson, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1967-06-29
Citations: 28 A.D.2d 816
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Willie James Robinson, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 28
Pages: 816–817

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Willie James Robinson, Appellant.

Opinion:
Memorandum: Evidence presented on the voir dire examination as to the circumstances surrounding the taking of the statements from the defendant which were received on the trial requires a finding by the court not only as to voluntariness but also independently as to whether the defendant incriminated himself while being interrogated by the police in the absence of counsel after he had requested the aid of an attorney. (See Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 368; People v. Goodman, 27 A D 2d 692; People v. Neureuter, 26 A D 2d 899; People v. Spears, 26 A D 2d 893; People v. Michalski, 26 A D 2d 766.) The People and defendant should be permitted to put in additional proof on those issues if either side so desires. (People v. Huntley, 15 N Y 2d 72.) (Appeal from judgment of Erie County Court convicting defendant of murder, first degree.) Present — Williams, P. J., Bastow, Del Vecehio and Marsh, JJ.