State v. Quintero

HARRIS, Justice.

Defendant’s convictions of cocaine possession and fifth-degree theft were reversed by the court of appeals. Although we do so for different reasons, we agree that the defendant’s convictions must be reversed. We accordingly affirm the decision of the court of appeals, reverse the judgment of the district court, and remand the case for a new trial.

Defendant Matías Rios Quintero and his three nephews were arrested for involvement in a drug sales operation. After his arrest on drug and theft charges, Quintero made incriminating statements to an investigating officer. Although the…