The People of the State of Colorado v. N.a.s.

Summary

The court reversed the juvenile court's suppression order, holding that N.A.S. was not in custody during a brief interview at school and that his statements were voluntary under the totality of the circumstances. Because Miranda applies only to custodial interrogation, the court did not decide whether N.A.S. knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his Miranda rights. Justice Hood, joined by Justice Hobbs, concurred in the judgment on the ground that N.A.S. was in custody but validly waived his rights, while Justice Marquez would have dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.