State v. Warness

Melvin Warness appeals his conviction for second degree rape. He argues that (1) evidence was wrongly admitted concerning statements he made in response to police questioning, and (2) certain opinion testimony of an expert witness was admitted without a proper foundation. We affirm because Warness did not invoke his Fifth Amendment right to counsel prior to making statements to police and the expert testimony was properly admitted.

Facts

Investigating a rape complaint, a police officer contacted Warness at his home. The officer made it clear to Warness that he was not under arrest, did not have…