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State v. Jarnagin
277 P.3d 535
| Or. | 2012
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Background

  • State v. Jarnagin arises from a pretrial order suppressing evidence in a murder case under ORS 138.060(2) and 138.040.
  • Officers questioned defendant July 7 at the police station and at the hospital without Miranda warnings.
  • Defendant later made statements July 7–8; a video reenactment occurred July 8 at his home.
  • A polygraph examination occurred at the police station on July 8 after a video reenactment and prior statements.
  • The trial court suppressed the July 7–8 statements as tainted by Miranda violations and suppressed the video reenactment; pre-polygraph statements were admitted and post-polygraph statements were suppressed.
  • The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part, holding video reenactment suppressed but pre-polygraph statements admissible and post-polygraph statements suppressed; remanded for consistency with these rulings.

Issues

Issue Plaintiff's Argument Defendant's Argument Held
Are the July 8 video reenactment statements a tainted derivative of the July 7 Miranda violation? State argues video reenactment tainted by prior Miranda violation. Jarnagin argues reenactment derives from earlier unwarned statements. Yes; video reenactment is the product of the July 7 Miranda violation and must be suppressed.
Are the July 8 pre-polygraph statements admissible given belated warnings? State contends belated warnings via consent form cure taint. Jarnagin contends warnings were ineffective to purge taint. Yes; belated warnings validly purge taint and pre-polygraph statements are admissible.
Are the July 8 post-polygraph statements admissible given the taint from July 7 and video? State seeks admission after polygraph despite prior violation. Jarnagin argues taint persists. No; post-polygraph statements were suppressed as tainted.
Did the polygraph consent form provide effective Miranda warnings to purge taint? State: warnings within consent form suffice. Jarnagin: form may be ambiguous about rights. Yes; warnings were effective to purge taint and authorize waiver.

Key Cases Cited

  • State v. Vondehn, 348 Or. 462 (2010) ( Miranda violation taints subsequent evidence; belated warnings may purge taint under totality of circumstances)
  • State v. Mendacino, 288 Or. 231 (1979) ( belated warnings and taint analysis in determining derivative taint)
  • State v. Foster, 288 Or. 649 (1980) ( factors for evaluating whether taint extends to later testimony or evidence)
  • State v. Moore/Coen, 349 Or. 371 (2010) ( application of taint analysis to testimonial evidence after unwarned interrogation)
  • Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600 (2004) ( warnings after unwarned interrogation; mixed-message rule and belated warnings guidance)
  • Oregon v. Elstad, 470 U.S. 298 (1985) ( unwarned admission not dispositive; subsequent warnings may render statements admissible)
  • Elstad, 470 U.S. 298 (1985) ( see above)
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Case Details

Case Name: State v. Jarnagin
Court Name: Oregon Supreme Court
Date Published: Apr 26, 2012
Citation: 277 P.3d 535
Docket Number: CC CR100378; SC S059521
Court Abbreviation: Or.