MORAN v. BURBINE

No. 84-1485.

475 U.S. 412 (1986)

MORAN, SUPERINTENDENT, RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS v. BURBINE

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 10, 1986


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Constance L. Messore, Special Assistant Attorney General of Rhode Island, argued the cause for petitioner. With her on the briefs was Arlene Violet, Attorney General.

Deputy Solicitor General Frey argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Trott, Andrew J. Pincus, and Sara Criscitelli.

Robert B. Mann argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was William F. Reilly.*


JUSTICE O'CONNOR delivered the opinion of the Court.

After being informed of his rights pursuant to Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966), and after executing a series of written waivers, respondent confessed to the murder of a young woman. At no point during the course of the interrogation, which occurred prior to arraignment, did he request an attorney. While he was in police...

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