State v. Dean

CAMERON, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by Johnny Soto Dean from a jury verdict and judgment of guilt to the crime of burglary, second degree, A.R.S. §§ 13-301 and 302, with a sentence of not less than four and a half years nor more than five years.

Defendant asks that the following questions be answered on appeal:

1. Did the police have reasonable suspicion to justify stopping defendant’s car?

2. Was it necessary to give defendant his Miranda warnings before asking whether he would consent to a search of his car?

The facts necessary for a determination of this matter are as follows. In March of…