People v. Klinck

In this interlocutory appeal, the prosecution challenges the trial court's suppression of statements made by the defendant, Wayne Klinek, while being questioned in connection with an assault on Klinek's girlfriend, D.B. Responding to a domestic disturbance report, police officers arrived at D.B.'s house and asked Klinck to remain on the porch while the officers interviewed D.B. Shortly thereafter, an officer spoke with Klinck and, when the officer determined he had probable cause, placed Klinck under arrest.

Klinck was advised of his rights under Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct.…