State v. Zakariyya Ahmad (083736) (Essex County & Statewide) A-54-19 Supreme June 15, 2021 Oral Argument State v. Zakariyya Ahmad (083736) (Essex County & Statewide) - Published Part 1 Audio for Part 1 Part 2 Audio for Part 2 Summary 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.