Marsh v. State

The conviction is for incest; the punishment, ten years.

The prosecuting witness testified that she was the stepdaughter of the appellant, but she did not testify to any act of sexual intercourse with him.

In order to show the act of intercourse, as alleged, the state relies upon appellant’s written confession made to the state’s attorney, the testimony of the appellant before the grand jury, and his admissions to the county welfare worker.

Appellant did not testify or offer any evidence.

It is apparent that the confession and admissions of the appellant constitute all the incriminating evidence…