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CONNECTICUT v. BARRETT

No. 85-899.

479 U.S. 523 (1987)

107 S.Ct. 828

93 L.Ed.2d 920

CONNECTICUT v. BARRETT

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 27, 1987

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Julia DiCocco Dewey, Assistant State's Attorney of Connecticut, argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioner.

Charles A. Rothfeld argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Trott, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.

Robert L. Genuario argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was John F. Kavanewsky, Jr.*

CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

Respondent William Barrett was convicted after a jury trial of sexual assault, unlawful restraint, and possession of a controlled substance. The Connecticut Supreme Court reversed the convictions. It held that incriminating statements made by Barrett should have been suppressed under our decision in Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477

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