People v. Medina

This is an interlocutory appeal from an order of the district court in Pueblo County granting defendant Medina’s motion to suppress a statement made by him to interrogating officers following his arrest on the ground of improper inducement.

Defendant was arrested by Sergeant F. E. Grubb based on the information given by Connie Nadine Espinoza that defendant had raped her on the night of February 6, 1972. At the time of his arrest, defendant was fully advised as to his rights. Later and prior to making any statement, defendant had a discussion with Officer Grubb concerning the defendant’s…