Zachary D. Barnes v. State of Mississippi

LAMAR, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Zachary Barnes was convicted of burglary of a dwelling and sentenced to twenty-five years in prison, with twenty years to serve and five years’ post-release supervision. He appeals to this Court, arguing that his statement to the fire investigator should have been suppressed and that his trespass instruction should have been granted. We find that the trial judge should have granted his trespass instruction, and we reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Investigation and Indictment

¶2. On May 3, 2012, Michael Scott’s apartment was broken…