State v. Roberts

Anthony Roberts appeals from his conviction of grand larceny 1 and taking and riding in a motor vehicle without the permission of the owner. 2 The primary contentions of Mr. Roberts, who was a parolee, concern: (1) whether a parole officer, upon a phone call initiated by a parolee, must give Miranda warnings prior to listening to statements which are inculpatory; (2) whether statements made by a parolee to a parole officer are confidential and rise to the status of privileged communications; and (3) whether a continuance should be granted to ascertain if the defendant is the subject of a “47…