State of Maine v. Derric McLain

Summary

The court affirmed the constitutionality of the traffic stop, search, and arrest, holding that law enforcement had reasonable suspicion of drug trafficking and did not unreasonably prolong the detention. It held under article I, section 6 of the Maine Constitution that a custodial suspect must clearly and unequivocally waive the privilege against self-incrimination before interrogation may proceed, and that officers must stop and clarify an ambiguous waiver or invocation. Because McLain did not clearly waive the privilege and officers continued questioning without clarification, the court vacated his conviction and remanded for further proceedings.