Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
The court did not err in denying defendant's motion to suppress his statements. Defendant claims that the People were required to adduce proof of his mental condition in order to permit the court to determine the issue of waiver. Defendant's contention must be rejected. Defendant had the burden of persuasion once the People established the legality of police conduct and defendant's waiver (People v Love,
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