OPINION OF THE COURT Wachtler, J. The defendant, after being arrested and advised of his rights, requested the assistance of counsel. Ten minutes later, without having consulted an attorney, he was readvised of his rights, waived them and made a statement because, in the interim, the arresting officer had given him a fuller "explanation” or "understanding” by advising him of the strength of the case against…
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