Legal Opinion
In re E.W.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided January 16, 2015No. 2013-441PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSkoglund, J.
¶ 1. In this delinquency proceeding, E.W. appeals from an order denying his motion to suppress statements to the police allegedly made in violation of his rights under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and Chapter I, Article 10 of the Vermont Constitution. For both his federal and state claims, the critical issue is whether E.W. was “in custody” while being questioned by the police at his foster home without being apprised of his Miranda rights. We conclude that the juvenile was in custody, and therefore reverse the trial court judgment.
¶ 2. The facts may be summarized…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- J. D. B. v. North CarolinaSupreme Court of the United States · 2011
- State v. WillisSupreme Court of Vermont · 1985
- In re E. T. C.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1982
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3Cited by6 opinions
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