Magar v. State

John E. Jennings, Judge.

Dewey Magar was convicted in Pulaski County Circuit Court of the sexual abuse of an eight-year-old child. He was sentenced to thirty years imprisonment. The primary argument on appeal is that the trial court erred in refusing to suppress a statement, disclosing his age, made by the defendant to police officers shortly after his arrest. We find no error and affirm.

Janice Jensen, a North Little Rock police officer, testified that she filled out a fact sheet on Mr. Magar in the detention center. She testified that the fact sheet is “basically an identification form” and…