The Facts of Colorado v. Spring:
The accused John Spring was arrested for selling weapons. He was read his rights, waived them and was then questioned about a Colorado murder as well as the weapons charges. He was later charged with murder. At trial Spring's statement during the interrogation was declared inadmissible, but a confession during a second interrogation was not suppressed. The Court of Appeals reversed Spring's conviction arguing that his waiver before the first interrogation was invalid because a suspect cannot intelligently decide whether he wants counsel if knowledge of the crime is withheld. The decision was affirmed by the state Supreme Court.

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