Hammond v. State

SULLIVAN, Judge.

After a trial to the court Jack N. Hammond, Jr. was convicted of child molesting, a class C felony. 1 From this conviction Hammond appeals and presents the following two issues:(1) Whether the trial court erred by admitting into evidence an incriminating statement Hammond made to police officers investigating the crime; and(2) Whether the State's evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.

I

Hammond contends that the statement he gave to police was not preceded by an effective advisement of his rights against self-incrimination and right to counsel as guaranteed by the…