People v. Brown

Defendant, Louis H. Brown, Jr., was charged by indictment in the circuit court of St. Clair County with unlawful use of weapons in that he knowingly possessed a grenade which contained an explosive substance. Before trial, defendant filed a motion to suppress statements made during two interrogations held on August 19, 1986, contending that the law enforcement agents ignored his request for attorney assistance. The trial court granted the motion, finding that, although defendant was properly advised of his Miranda rights, any statements made after he requested counsel were inadmissible. The…