Mier v. Commonwealth

Opinion

WILLIS, J.

The appellant, Harriot Mier, was indicted for the intentional concealment and conversion of merchandise, valued in excess of $200, without having paid the purchase price, in violation of Code § 18.2-103. She moved to suppress as evidence inculpatory statements made by her to private security agents who had not advised her of her rights pursuant to Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). This motion was denied and she was convicted of petit larceny. On appeal, she contends that the trial court erred in denying her motion to suppress the inculpatory statements. We find no…