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People v. Brown

Citations

  • 136 Ill. 2d 116
  • 554 N.E.2d 216
  • 143 Ill. Dec. 281
  • 1990 Ill. LEXIS 39

How courts have described this case

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  • holding that the language used by authorities to summon the defendant for questioning was “more of an imperative than a request,” contributing to the conclusion that the defendant was in custody
  • holding that the language used by authorities to summon the defendant for questioning was “more of an imperative than a request,” contributing to the conclusion that the defendant was in custody
  • finding custody where the defendant was not informed that he could leave if he so desired or that he was not being held
  • listing “the extent of knowledge of the officers and the focus of their investigation” as a factor relevant to custody inquiry
  • finding custody where the defendant was not informed that he could leave if he so desired or that he was not being held
  • factors supporting defendant was in custody included that police officers searched and handcuffed defendant, took him to the police station, and filled out an arrest card

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Judges: Ryan

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