Cary v. Commonwealth

FRANK, Judge.

Quinton Cary (appellant) was convicted in a bench trial of murder, in violation of Code § 18.2-32; two counts of abduction, in violation of Code § 18.2-48; two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, in violation of Code § 18.2-53.1; and attempted murder, in violation of Code §§ 18.2-26 and 18.2-32. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his confession. He argues that, as a juvenile, he did not knowingly, voluntarily, and willingly waive his Fifth Amendment rights prior to his interrogation by the police. For the reasons…