WHEELER v. STATE

No. 5D11-3471.

116 So.3d 608 (2013)

Clarence WHEELER, III, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District.

June 28, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Christian Conrad of Christian Conrad, PLLC, Orlando, for Appellant.

Pamela Jo Bondi , Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Douglas T. Squire , Assistant Attorney General, Daytona Beach, for Appellee.


PER CURIAM.

Clarence Wheeler, III, appeals his jury conviction for first-degree murder. Wheeler contends that the court erred by denying his motion to suppress his confession, given after he invoked his right to remain silent. For the reasons that follow, we agree with Wheeler and reverse and remand for a new trial.

Authorities suspected Wheeler of shooting and killing John Rivera during a drug deal on May 22, 2008. On May 30, 2008, authorities arrested Wheeler...

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