Castano v. State

Oscar Castaño was tried by a jury and found guilty of conspiracy to traffic in cocaine and possession with intent to sell. We affirm the conviction and sentence, but write to address Castano’s claim that the trial court erred in admitting statements he made to the police.

Castaño contends on appeal that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress because the Miranda1 warnings he received were inadequate to fully inform him of his constitutional right to have an attorney present during questioning. The defendant concedes such ground was not advanced in support of his motion to…