New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Martin Tankleff, Appellant

December 22, 199484 N.Y.2d 992

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the defendant was not in custody for Miranda purposes, his confession was voluntary, the prosecutor's summation comments did not shift the burden of proof, and the People were not required to establish a formal missing‑witness charge.