State v. Porter

GORDON, Justice:

The State of Arizona petitions this Court to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in State v. Porter, 122 Ariz. 458, 595 P.2d 1003 (App.1978). Taking jurisdiction pursuant to 17A A.R.S. Rules of the Supreme Court, rule 47(b), we vacate the opinion of the Court of Appeals.

Bruce Duane Porter, hereinafter referred to as the defendant was indicted for the crimes of armed robbery and kidnapping for robbery in violation of A.R.S. §§ 13-641, 13-634B, 13-492 and 13-1647. Defendant filed a motion to suppress statements that he made at the scene of the arrest and a taped confession…