NEW YORK v. QUARLES

No. 82-1213.

467 U.S. 649 (1984)

104 S.Ct. 2626

81 L.Ed.2d 550

NEW YORK v. QUARLES

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 12, 1984


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven J. Rappaport argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were John J. Santucci and Richard G. Denzer.

David A. Strauss argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General Trott, and Deputy Solicitor General Frey.

Steven J. Hyman argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.


JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

Respondent Benjamin Quarles was charged in the New York trial court with criminal possession of a weapon. The trial court suppressed the gun in question, and a statement made by respondent, because the statement was obtained by police before they read respondent his "Miranda rights." That ruling was affirmed on appeal through the New York Court of Appeals. We granted...

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