State v. Smith’s Empirical Analysis

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2 federal appellate · 22 state decisions

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1. “5. That based on controlled substances found in the residence on 2/2/00 defendant was placed in custody at his residence and transported by detectives to the Davidson County Sheriffs Department for questioning. 6. That defendant’s mother was present at the residence when the residence was searched and when defendant was placed in custody. She voluntarily went to the Sheriff’s Department in a vehicle separate from defendant. 7. That defendant was taken into the Sheriff’s Department in handcuffs. His mother was waiting outside when he was taken into the building and observed defendant go into the building. Defendant knew she was present when he went into the building. 9. That defendant’s mother was placed in a room next door to the interview room where defendant was located and was with officer [sic] Woodall of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department. 10. That defendant was read his Miranda rights by Officer Rankin at approximately 10:15 P.M. The rights form was signed by defendant and Officer Rankin. The form did include advising the defendant of his right to have a parent, guardian, or custodian present during questioning as defendant was under age 18 at the time of questioning. This form was introduced into evidence as State’s Exhibit A. 11. That defendant asked that his mother be present while he was questioned. 12. That Officer Rankin called Officer Woodall on a cellular phone to tell him that defendant wanted his mother to be present. 13. That Officer Woodall informed de”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 153 N.C. App. 91 - State v. Branham

2. “(a) Any juvenile in custody must be advised prior to questioning: (1) That the juvenile has a right to remain silent; (2) That any statement the juvenile does make can be and may be used against the juvenile; (3) That the juvenile has a right to have a parent, guardian, or custodian present during questioning; and (4) That the juvenile has a right to consult with an attorney and that one will be appointed for the juvenile if the juvenile is not represented and wants representation. (c) If the juvenile indicates in any manner and at any stage of questioning pursuant to this section that the juvenile does not wish to be questioned further, the officer shall cease questioning. (d) Before admitting into evidence any statement resulting from custodial interrogation, the court shall find that the juvenile knowingly, willingly, and understandingly waived the juvenile’s rights.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 153 N.C. App. 91 - State v. Branham

3. “[b]ecause [the] defendant invoked his right to have a parent present during interrogation, all interrogation should have ceased. Since it did not, the trial court erred by denying [the] defendant's motion to suppress his statement, which was elicited in violation of [ section] 7B-2101.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 242 N.C. App. 347 - State v. Saldierna