Bankston v. State

Miller, Judge.

Convicted of statutory rape, 1 Marvin James Bankston appeals on two grounds: the trial court erred in admitting his confession to having sexual intercourse with his 14-year-old daughter, and the evidence was therefore insufficient to sustain the conviction. The arresting officer testified that he gave Bankston Miranda warnings before the interrogation that led to the confession, that Bankston signed a waiver form acknowledging such, and that the officer made no promises or threats. Despite Bankston’s testimony to the contrary, the court was authorized to believe the officer that…