State v. Stafford

ARNOLD, Judge.

We find no error in the denial of defendant’s motions to suppress and to dismiss. Ample evidence appears to support the trial court’s finding that defendant’s statement to the police was “voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently made.” Any doubts the investigating officers may have had as to defendant’s guilt are irrelevant. Moreover, there is no contention that an unreasonable time elapsed between defendant’s being advised of his rights and his giving the statement. The State presented evidence of each essential element of the crime.

Defendant argues that Curtis Forester should…