Legal Opinion
Wheeler v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 28, 2013No. 5D11-3471Published
1Per curiam
Clarence Wheeler, III, appeals his jury conviction for first-degree murder. Wheeler contends that the court erred by denying his motion to suppress his confession, given after he invoked his right to remain silent. For the reasons that follow, we agree with Wheeler and reverse and remand for a new trial.
Authorities suspected Wheeler of shooting and killing John Rivera during a drug deal on May 22, 2008. On May 30, 2008, authorities arrested Wheeler on a violation of probation warrant. After Homicide Detective Christopher Williams was informed Wheeler was in custody, Detective Williams…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Rhode Island v. InnisSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
- Michigan v. MosleySupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Oregon v. BradshawSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- Welch v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2008
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