No. 22-7197

Bernard A. Brandon v. Connecticut

Lower Court: Connecticut
Docketed: 2023-04-04
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response RequestedResponse WaivedRelisted (2)IFP
Tags: coercion criminal-procedure custody juvenile-justice miranda-rights probation
Latest Conference: 2023-06-22 (distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (from Petition)

(1) Whether an interrogation in a secured facility between a probationer who is present on the orders of his probation officer, and armed law enforcement, is custodial for purposes of Miranda v. Arizona.

(2) Whether, in accordance with J.D.B. v. North Carolina, the coercive pressures unique to probationers and parolees as a class must be given additional weight by courts when determining custodial status for Miranda purposes.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether an interrogation in a secured facility between a probationer and armed law enforcement is custodial for Miranda purposes

Docket Entries

2023-06-26
Petition DENIED.
2023-06-07
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/22/2023.
2023-06-01
Reply of petitioner Bernard Brandon filed.
2023-05-18
Brief of respondent Connecticut in opposition filed.
2023-04-20
Response Requested. (Due May 22, 2023)
2023-04-13
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/28/2023.
2023-04-06
Waiver of right of respondent Connecticut to respond filed.
2023-03-29
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 4, 2023)

Attorneys

Bernard Brandon
Aaron Josef RomanoAaron J Romano, PC, Petitioner
Connecticut
Timothy F. CostelloOffice of the Chief State's Attorney - Appellate, Respondent