City of Piqua v. Hinger

The question raised in this case is whether the ruling in Miranda is applicable in misdemeanor cases.

We have examined the record in this case and find that Schmerber v. California, 384 U. S. 757, is applicable and dispositive of the issue of admissibility of the questioned evidence.

At the outset, it should be noted that no material objection was made to the questions that defendant was asked prior to being advised of his constitutional rights. The record is clear that the questions asked during the filming of the physical tests were solely for the purpose of getting defendant to speak and…