Hawkins v. State

Hawkins was arrested at his home in Milwaukee on November 3, 1962, at 3 a. m. A search of the premises produced quantities of marijuana and heroin and various items of narcotics paraphernalia. In answer to questions by the police officers Hawkins admitted that the items found were his. Similar admissions were later made at the police station.

Hawkins was represented by counsel at the preliminary hearing and the arraignment. He entered pleas of not guilty to each count. His counsel moved to suppress the evidence seized. After a hearing the circuit court denied the motion stating the opinion…