State v. Martinez

CROCKETT, Chief Justice:

Defendant Ronald Martinez appeals from a jury conviction of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (heroin) with intent to distribute for value. 1 He assigns error in admitting evidence of statements made by him when he had not been properly informed of and protected in his constitutional rights.

On July 18, 1977, at about 7:30 p. m., the defendant was driving east on 3900 South at about 900 West in Salt Lake City when he was stopped by Salt Lake County Deputy Sheriffs Michael George and Randall Anderson. The deputies advised the defendant of his constitutional…