Langton v. State

LEHAN, Judge.

Defendant was convicted under section 806.01(1), Florida Statutes (1981), of arson in the first degree. He contends on appeal that the trial court erred in failing to suppress his confession. We agree with defendant and reverse the conviction because the confession was adduced under circumstances inconsistent with requirements of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct. 1602, 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966).

Following the fire, defendant was placed in custody pursuant to section 396.072, Florida Statutes (1981), which involves police custody of intoxicated and apparently incapacitated…