State v. Lamar

LEVY, Judge.

Following Jorge Lamar’s arrest for murder, Lamar was taken to the police station and informed of his Miranda rights. He refused to speak and requested an attorney. As the officer was preparing to end the interview, Lamar made the following statement: “I got away with the murder in Chicago, and I’ll get away with this one.” The officer asked Lamar to clarify the statement and Lamar further remarked: “I beat it, and I’ll beat this one.” The trial court denied Lamar’s motion to suppress but granted his motion in limine to exclude the post-arrest statements. The state appeals the…