People v. Williams

This is an interlocutory appeal seeking reversal of portions of a district court order suppressing evidence in a manslaughter case. After an extensive hearing on the defendant’s motion, the trial court suppressed: (1) items of evidence (including the defendant’s diary) found in a search of the defendant’s residence, and (2) the results of laboratory tests performed on blood and urine samples obtained from the defendant despite her refusal to consent. We affirm.

A thorough review of the facts is essential to understanding the conclusions we have reached. Shortly before 5:50 p.m. on March 21,…