McElroy v. State

Gregory, Justice.

In 1977 appellant was sentenced to a term of ten years for the offense of armed robbery, part to be served in confinement and the remainder on probation. After his release from prison he was employed by the City of Bremen. On June 4,1980 he was arrested on a charge of burglary of the Bremen City Hall. While in custody of the police the appellant, who is epileptic, asked to see a doctor. He then gave an incriminating statement to the police. The evidence at the probation revocation hearing was in conflict as to whether or not the statement was given in exchange for medical…