United States v. Craighead
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- Citation
- 539 F.3d 1073 (9th Cir. 2008)
What did the court decide?
The Ninth Circuit held that questioning in a person's own home can be "custodial" for Miranda purposes when the setting is police-dominated. Courts look at factors such as how many officers were there, whether they were armed, whether the person was restrained or isolated, and whether he was told he was free to leave.
Why does it matter?
Miranda is not only about police stations. A home interview can count as custody in some situations.
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