State v. Guein

I agree with the majority’s conclusions on the first two issues but do not agree that the post-Miranda statements should be suppressed. I would affirm.

Our scope of review is substantial competent evidence

Our scope of review on this issue is well established.

“[T]he determination that a statement was freely, voluntarily, and intelligently given will be upheld if there is substantial competent evidence to support such a conclusion. In making tire factual review, the appellate courts will not reweigh the evidence and will give deference to the factual findings of the trial court. The legal •…