United States v. Burson

TYMKOVICH, Circuit Judge.

Chase Webb Burson was arrested for drug and firearm offenses at a time he claimed he was high on methamphetamine. After receiving a Miranda warning and spending a few hours in jail, Burson insisted on talking to the arresting officer. The officer reminded Burson of his rights before asking any questions. Burson then voluntarily participated in a nineteen-minute interview with the officer and made a number of incriminating statements.

Burson now appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress the statements he made immediately at the time of his arrest and…