State v. Carroll

CLEMENS, Presiding Judge.

After certification by the juvenile court, the 16-year-old defendant was convicted in the circuit court for manslaughter and armed robbery and sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment.

Defendant’s principal contention on appeal is that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his confession because his pretrial counsel was incompetent in failing to prevent him from confessing. Defendant also contends that after the jury had deliberated three hours the trial court erred in giving MAI-CR 4.50 and MAI-CR 1.10.

The evidence showed the victim was approached by four…