Farr v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for felony theft; punishment was assessed by the jury at imprisonment for five (5) years.

It is appellant’s contention that the confession introduced at trial was the result of coercion, threats, and fear and, consequently, is invalid and inadmissible. Chambers v. Florida, 309 U.S. 227, 60 S.Ct. 472, 84 L.Ed. 716 (1940). Because of our disposi tion of this ground of error, it is not necessary to make an expatiated statement of facts except as pertains to the circumstances surrounding the confession and the Jackson v. Denno hearing. 1

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