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IN THE MATTER OF JAVIER L. (ANONYMOUS), appellant.

DECISION ORDER

ORDERED that the appeal from the fact-finding order is dismissed, without costs or disbursements, as that order was superseded by the order of disposition; and it is further,

ORDERED that the order of disposition is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

Contrary to appellant's contention, his statements to the police were made voluntarily after he validly waived his rights (see, Family Ct Act § 305.2, [7]). The appellant was questioned in a room specifically designated for youth affairs, in the presence of his mother and only two other police officers. One of the officers interpreted the Miranda rights (see, Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436), which were read to the appellant, and both the appellant and his mother indicated that they understood those rights (see, Matter of James W., 130 A.D.2d 753).

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the presentment agency (cf., People v. Contes, 60 N.Y.2d 620), we find it was legally sufficient to establish the appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (see, Matter of Robert R., 248 A.D.2d 542; Matter of Anthony G., 247 A.D.2d 382).

The appellant's remaining contentions are either without merit or do not require reversal.

MANGANO, P.J., BRACKEN, S. MILLER and GOLDSTEIN, JJ., concur.

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MATTER OF JAVIER L
(May 15, 2000)