PEOPLE v. RIVERA


66 A.D.2d 714 (1978)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Maria Rivera, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

December 19, 1978


It appears that subsequent to indictment and extradition from Puerto Rico and after receiving the Miranda warnings, but before counsel was assigned or retained, defendant allegedly waived her right to counsel and made an incriminating statement to the police. That statement made under those circumstances might be admissible (see People v Lopez, 28 N.Y.2d 23) providing the People established beyond a reasonable doubt that the...

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