People v. Bell

On January 22, 1982, defendant was convicted of second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549, and was subsequently sentenced to from 8 to 30 years imprisonment. She appeals as of right.

Right after being arrested, defendant was advised of her rights pursuant to Miranda v Arizona, 384 US 436; 86 S Ct 1602; 16 L Ed 2d 694 (1966). Later, while being booked at the county jail, she asked to telephone her parents in Texas. Even though she was not advised of her Miranda rights again, at least three officers stayed during the telephone conversation and overheard what she said. Her conversation,…