1st Circuit Says Suspect Questioned at Home Must Be 'Mirandized'

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Police were required to warn a child pornography suspect of his Miranda rights before questioning him in conjunction with a search of his home, the 1st Circuit has ruled.

The defendant was a member of the military. His commander ordered him to return home to meet police who had obtained a search warrant after the discovery of child pornography on a used computer the defendant had sold. Police questioned the defendant for approximately 50 minutes in and outside his home. During the questioning, the defendant admitted to downloading the images.

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1st Circuit Says Suspect Questioned at Home Must Be 'Mirandized'

The defendant moved to suppress his incriminating statements because police failed...

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