The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellant, in the Interest of Z.t.t., Juvenile-Appellee

Summary

The court held that Z.T.'s confessions to an Army investigator were voluntary and should not have been suppressed. Although the nine-hour interview occurred during basic training and included references to the possible effect on Z.T.'s military career, Z.T. was free to leave, knowingly waived his Miranda rights, and was questioned in a conversational manner without coercive promises or threats. The court reversed the suppression order and remanded for further proceedings.