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PEOPLE v. LYNN

No. 12SA97.

278 P.3d 365 (2012)

2012 CO 45

The PEOPLE of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Michael Edward LYNN, Defendant-Appellee.

Supreme Court of Colorado, En Banc.

June 18, 2012.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thirteenth Judicial District, Robert E. Watson , District Attorney, H. Zachary Balkin , Deputy District Attorney, Michael Whitney , Deputy District Attorney, Sterling, Colorado, Attorneys for Plaintiff-Appellant.

Douglas K. Wilson , Public Defender, Damon Brune , Deputy Public Defender, Sterling, Colorado, Attorneys for Defendant-Appellee.

Justice HOBBS delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 In this interlocutory appeal, the People challenge an order suppressing incriminating statements made by Michael Edward Lynn while in custody. The trial court held that the statements came after Lynn's unambiguous request for counsel. After such a request, it is unconstitutional for police officers to continue questioning. If they do continue interrogation, in violation of Miranda v. Arizona,

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