Morris v. United States

SCHWELB, Associate Judge:

Aaron L. Morris was convicted by a jury of involuntary manslaughter1 in connection with the death, on or about February 3,1995, of three-year-old Rhonda Morris. On appeal, Morns contends that the trial judge committed reversible error by denying Morris’ motion to suppress

1. an inculpatory statement made by Morris prior to being advised of his rights pursuant to Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 [86 S.Ct. 1602, 16 L.Ed.2d 694] (1966); and

2. a videotaped confession which Morris made after he had invoked his right to counsel.

Morris further claims that his trial testimony,…