United States Second Circuit

Inability of an accused to read or write is a factor to be considered in deciding the voluntariness of a confession, but that inability alone did not mean defendant could not make a knowing, intelligent and voluntary waiver of his right to remain silent; evidence supported a conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Appellate Information

• Decided 07/12/2002
• Published 07/12/2002

Judges

• CARDAMONE, Circuit Judge., Before CARDAMONE, McLAUGHLIN, and SOTOMAYOR, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Second Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Michael J. Stachowski, Buffalo, NY, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Joel L. Violanti, Assistant United States Attorney, Buffalo, N.Y. (Kathleen M. Mehltretter, United States Attorney, Buffalo, NY, of counsel), for Appellee.