People v. Tanser

The State appeals from an order suppressing the defendant’s confession. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 110A, par. 604(a).) In issue is whether the confession was voluntary or, rather, involuntary as the result of inducements of confidentiality by the police, or inadequate Miranda warnings.

Defendant was arrested on a charge of arson (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 20—1) involving the residence of his neighbor, Francis Palmatier. After a hearing, the court granted the defendant’s motion to suppress his confession on the basis of his finding that Tanser had not been adequately informed of and…