State v. Carroll

KELLY, Judge.

The State appeals from the order granting the motion to suppress Josh Carroll’s statements to law enforcement officers during a custodial interrogation. The State argues that the conduct of the officers during the interrogation did not render Carroll’s confession involuntary. We agree and reverse.

Detective Duff, acting on allegations that Carroll had engaged in lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor, asked Carroll to accompany him to the sheriffs office for questioning. During the interview, Carroll confessed. He later filed a motion to suppress alleging he was induced into…