State v. Clifton

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction of the crime of assault while being armed with a dangerous weapon. It is contended that defendant’s constitutional rights to counsel and to remain silent were violated.

Defendant made incriminating statements during interrogation by police officers. Defendant was not informed of his constitutional rights before the interrogation. When the police officers testified no objection was made to their testimony relating to the incriminating statements. The state concedes that if objection had been made there would be reversible error. The only question…