Legal Opinion
State v. Morgan
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided April 4, 2002No. 01-2148-CRPublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VERGERONT, PJ.
¶ 1. Zan Morgan appeals a judgment of conviction for possession of THC, second offense, in violation of Wis. Stat. § 961.41(3g)(e) (1999-2000). Morgan contends the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress an inculpatory statement he made in response to a police officer's question without being given Miranda warnings. We conclude Morgan was in custody when questioned by the officer and therefore his statement must be suppressed. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for a new trial.
BACKGROUND
¶ 2. At the hearing on Morgan's motion to suppress, City of Madison Police…
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