CPL 710.60 (subd 4) requires that the hearing court make findings of fact essential to the determination of the motion before it. Here the police officer and the defendant testified in a contradictory manner as to critical facts. The court stated, "I find that, I believe both witnesses are credible witnesses. The problem that must be resolved is a question of law * * * assuming that the officer's testimony is correct as he stated it". Where the testimony of the witnesses...
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