Conley v. State

James H. Pilkinton, Judge.

Appellant was charged with burglary and rape in violation of Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-2002 and 41-1803 respectively. He was found guilty by a jury on both charges. Punishment was fixed at three years imprisonment for burglary and twenty years for rape. The sentences were directed to be consecutive. Appellant brings this appeal from the judgment and sentence imposed by the Pulaski County Circuit Court.

I

Appellant made a statement to police after his arrest. A pretrial hearing was held and the trial court granted appellant’s motion to suppress the statement on the grounds…