The primary question on this appeal is whether the defendant's credibility may be impeached by use of prior inconsistent statements which were suppressed at a pretrial hearing where the court had found, contrary to the police officer's testimony, that the defendant had not been advised of his rights (Miranda v Arizona,
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PEOPLE v. WASHINGTON
51 N.Y.2d 214 (1980)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Harry Washington, Appellant.
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Argued October 13, 1980.
Decided November 13, 1980.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Chief Judge COOKE and Judges JASEN, GABRIELLI, JONES, FUCHSBERG and MEYER concur.
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