Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Brian A. James, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1985-04-05
Citations: 110 A.D.2d 1079
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Brian A. James, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 110
Pages: 1079–1079

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

Opinion:
Memorandum: Defendant's statement to the police during booking was not the product of "subtle maneuvering" by the police designed to evoke an admission from him (see, People v Rivers, 56 NY2d 476, 479-480; cf. People v Lanahan, 55 NY2d 711; People v Lucas, 53 NY2d 678). It resulted from the response of the police officer to defendant's questions and was properly admitted into evidence as a spontaneous declaration. Moreover, the unobjected-to failure of the trial court to instruct the jury on the requirements for corroboration (Penal Law § 130.16, 130.30, 260.11) may not be reviewed by us as a matter of law (see, People v Karabinas, 63 NY2d 871; People v Johnson, 61 NY2d 656; People v Creech, 60 NY2d 895). Other issues raised have been examined and found to be without merit. (Appeal from judgment of Oneida County Court, Buckley, J. — rape, second degree, and another charge.) Present — Hancock, Jr., J. P., Callahan, Boomer, Green and Schnepp, JJ.