People v. Wright

The only question on this appeal is whether a security guard employed by the Los Angeles County General Hospital belongs to the “authorities” who must have advised a suspect of his constitutional rights before an incriminating statement by the suspect may be admitted in evidence. (Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 472 [16 L.Ed.2d 694, 86 S.Ct. 1602,10 A.L.R.3d 974]; People v. Dorado, 62 Cal.2d 338 [42 Cal.Rptr. 169, 398 P.2d 361].)

Defendant had apparently burglarized an automobile which was parked at the Los Angeles County General Hospital. Security guards employed by the hospital took him to…