State v. Joiner

ANTOON, Judge.

The state appeals the trial court’s order suppressing the testimony of the arresting police officer concerning incriminating admissions made by the defendant. Finding that the witness had made a prior inconsistent statement regarding the admissions, the trial court excluded the testimony. A witness’ lack of credibility is not a proper legal basis justifying suppression, and therefore, we must reverse.

The defendant was charged with the offense of aggravated battery. Prior to trial, the defendant moved to suppress admissions he had made to the police at the time of his arrest. The…