Effland v. People

I. Introduction

This case involves a failed suicide pact between Petitioner Phillip Effland, his wife, and adult daughter. Petitioner's wife and daughter did not survive the incident; however, Petitioner did. Following his suicide attempt and the deaths of his wife and daughter, Petitioner was interrogated inside his hospital room by two police officers without the benefit of Miranda warnings. During the interrogation, Petitioner repeatedly stated that he did not wish to speak with the investigators until he had consulted with an attorney. The trial court denied Petitioner's motion to suppress…