Order affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
The inculpatory statements appellant seeks to suppress were made during police questioning which occurred in his mother's presence and after he was advised of his Miranda rights. Under such circumstances we find that appellant's waiver of his right to counsel was knowingly and voluntarily made (see Family Ct Act, § 724; cf. People v Bevilacqua,
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