Johnson v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

Following a bench trial on stipulated facts, the trial court found Keith Johnson guilty of burglary. In his sole enumeration of error on appeal, Johnson contends that the trial court erred in admitting his custodial statement because it was made after he invoked his right to counsel. Finding no error, we affirm.

Before trial, Johnson moved to exclude his in-custody statement to police. After reviewing a DVD of the in-custody statement, the trial court denied the motion. The parties stipulated at trial that Johnson entered the victim’s home without authority. Thus, the issue…