Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. William E. Blocker, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1969-02-20
Citations: 31 A.D.2d 885
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. William E. Blocker, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 31
Pages: 885–885

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. William E. Blocker, Respondent.

Opinion:
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. (Appeal from order of Onondaga County Court granting motion to suppress statement of defendant.) Present—Goldman, P. J., Gabrielli, Moule, Bastow and Henry, JJ.