Florida v. Powell

Before questioning Powell (defendant) about a robbery, officers told him he had the right to talk to a lawyer before answering any questions and could invoke that right at any time during the interview; Powell said he understood and answered questions, ultimately making incriminating statements about a handgun. Powell argued the warning misleadingly suggested he could consult a lawyer only before, not during, questioning; the trial court denied his motion to suppress, the Florida Supreme Court reversed, and the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari.