Supreme Court of Georgia

Huffman v. State

June 21, 2021311 Ga. 891

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the trial court’s denial of the defendant’s motion to suppress his statements, holding that the totality‑of‑the‑circumstances showed a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of Miranda rights. The Court reasoned that the defendant understood his rights despite intoxication, that a written waiver was not required, and that the detective’s comment about coffee did not undermine the waiver.