State v. Zakariyya Ahmad (083736) (Essex County & Statewide) A-54-19 Supreme June 15, 2021 Oral Argument A-54-19 Part 1 Audio for Part 1 Part 2 Audio for Part 2 Summary A-54-19 Pursuant to the facts of this case, a reasonable 17-year-old in defendant’s position would have believed he was in custody and not free to leave, so Miranda warnings were required. It was harmful error to admit his statement at trial.