State v. Harris

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Defendant contends his incriminating statements to the officers were incompetent. The evidence shows an officer advised defendant of his constitutional rights pursuant to Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 16 L.Ed. 2d 694 (1966), and he signed a written waiver before making any statements. The defendant also made two inconsistent statements to another officer, Charles Hinton. Although Officer Hinton advised defendant and others who were present when he arrived at the scene of their rights, he did not ask defendant any questions. Defendant and others volunteered…