Criminal Procedure — Miranda warnings

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Criminal Procedure — Miranda warnings

Trenton James Dawson appeals the judgment convicting him of first-degree reckless homicide and cocaine possession, contrary to Wis. Stat. §§ 940.02(1) & 961.41(1m)(cm)1r (2011-12).[1] Dawson submits that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the statement he made to police while seated in a squad car. Dawson argues that he was “in custody” while being interrogated in the back of the squad car, and that his statement should have been suppressed because police did not read him his Miranda rights.[2] Dawson further argues that the trial court’s error in allowing the statement was not harmless. We disagree and affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2013AP834-CR State v. Dawson

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Dallet, J., Curley, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Cornwall, Andrea Taylor, Milwaukee; Marion, Colleen, Milwaukee; For Respondent: Loebel, Karen A., Milwaukee; Winter, Tiffany M., Milwaukee