Escobedo v. Illinois Case Brief

Supreme Court of the United States1964Docket #2472190
12 L. Ed. 2d 977 84 S. Ct. 1758 378 U.S. 478 1964 U.S. LEXIS 827 4 Ohio Misc. 197 32 Ohio Op. 2d 31 Criminal Procedure Constitutional Law Evidence

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tl;dr: A suspect repeatedly requested his lawyer during a police interrogation but was denied access. The Supreme Court held that his resulting confession was inadmissible because his Sixth Amendment right to counsel had been violated.

Legal Significance: This landmark case established a suspect’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel during pre-indictment custodial interrogation once the investigation focuses on them. It was a crucial step toward the Court’s later decision in Miranda v. Arizona.

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Key Facts & Case Background

Danny Escobedo was arrested and taken to police headquarters for interrogation regarding a murder. He was not advised of his right to remain silent. While Escobedo was in custody, his retained lawyer arrived at the station and repeatedly asked to see him, but police officials consistently denied the attorney access. Concurrently, Escobedo repeatedly requested to speak with his lawyer. The police not only denied his requests but also told him his lawyer did not want to see him. The interrogation continued for several hours while Escobedo was handcuffed and distressed. After police told Escobedo that an alleged accomplice had named him as the shooter, he made incriminating statements that were instrumental in his subsequent murder conviction. The trial court denied his motion to suppress these statements.

Court Holding & Legal Precedent

Issue: Does the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment, require the exclusion of a confession obtained from a suspect during a custodial interrogation when the police have denied the suspect’s request to consult with his attorney and have not advised him of his right to remain silent?

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Legal Issue

Does the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment, require the exclusion of a confession obtained from a suspect during a custodial interrogation when the police have denied the suspect’s request to consult with his attorney and have not advised him of his right to remain silent?

Conclusion

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Legal Rule

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  • Holding: The Sixth Amendment right to counsel applies during pre-indictment custodial
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