Parish Ramon Carter, Petitioner/cross-Respondent v. the People of the State of Colorado, Respondent/cross-Petitioner

Summary

The court affirmed the defendant’s convictions, holding that the Miranda advisement, viewed in its totality, reasonably conveyed a right to consult with and have counsel present before and during interrogation. It also held that the trial court acted within its discretion by allowing the jury unrestricted access to the video recording and transcript of the defendant’s custodial interrogation because such exhibits were not testimonial exhibits requiring the same special caution. Justice Hood, joined by Justice Gabriel, dissented from the Miranda ruling, concluding that the warning inadequately communicated the timing of the right to counsel.