Black v. State

Kimon Black appeals his convictions for two first-degree murder charges and the resulting two life sentences. We review whether the trial court erred in denying Black’s motion to suppress the statements he made to police after his Miranda1 rights were administered. Because Black clearly and unequivocally invoked his right to counsel, we hold that the police were required to immediately stop questioning him, and any statements that resulted from continued questioning- should have been suppressed. Because the error was not harmless, we must reverse and remand for a new trial.

On August 8, 2003,…