Court of Appeals of Washington· 11/23/1976

State v. Dennis

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558 P.2d 297
16 Wash. App. 417
1976 Wash. App. LEXIS 1723

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police had probable cause to arrest defendant since they had reliable information that narcotics were sold in the apartment and defendant confirmed that he lived there
officer stated defendant was free to leave at any time but remained in position where he could restrict defendant’s freedom of movement
custody where police entered home coercively, refused occupants’ directions, confronted occupants about involvement in crime, restrained their movements, and advised other officers were on the way with a warrant
despite officer’s assurance that defendant was “free to leave at any time,” defendant’s environment was dominated by officer’s presence and officer could “restrict [defendant’s and his wife’s] freedom of movement within their home”
a request designed to elicit a testimonial act

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Judges: Reed

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