Opinion ID: 2638537
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: Denial of the Motion to Suppress Videotaped Interview

Text: [ś 31] Mr. Hannon's claim that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress is twofold. First, he claims he unequivocally invoked his right to counsel and the interview should have been terminated. Second, he claims his statements were not voluntary. The state contends the interview was non-custodial so Mr. Hannon's right to counsel was not implicated and, even if it was custodial, his request was equivocal and did not require Deputy Mueller to stop the questioning. The state also contends Mr. Hannon's confession was voluntary in that the totality of the circumstances demonstrate that his statements were not coerced but were the product of his deliberate choice. Before addressing these claims, we look more closely at what occurred during the interview.