State v. Bjornson

LEVINE, Justice.

The State appeals from a county court order suppressing a statement made by Lonnie Bjornson during questioning by Cass County law enforcement officials. Because there is insufficient competent evidence fairly capable of supporting the trial court’s finding of involuntariness, we conclude the trial court’s decision is contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence, and we reverse.

Bjornson was charged with indecent exposure following his confession during interrogation by Cass County law enforcement officials. The trial court suppressed the incriminating statement on the ground…