People v. Holt

In this interlocutory appeal filed by the prosecution, we review the trial court's order to suppress defendant Aaron Holt's incriminating statements because they were obtained in violation of his Miranda rights.1 We affirm.

In this case, six to nine armed police officers arrived at Holt's apartment to execute a search warrant. They knocked on the door loudly and announced, their presence. Holt's fiancée opened the door, and the police entered quickly with their weapons drawn. The lead detective moved directly toward Holt, putting his hand on Holt's shoulder and telling him not to move. Another…