The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Terrill Grice, Appellant

Summary

The Court held that the indelible right to counsel does not attach when a third party, such as the defendant's father, informs police that an attorney is on the way; only a direct communication by the attorney or a professional associate satisfies the entry requirement. Consequently, the defendant's written statements obtained after the father's notification were admissible and the Appellate Division's affirmance of the convictions was upheld.