Loomis v. State

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant Loomis was found guilty of the crimes of rape and burglary alleged to have been committed on 3 March, 1976. He alleges three points for reversal, but concedes that one of them depends entirely upon the other two. Since that is so, we will discuss only two points, i.e., alleged error in denying his motions to suppress evidence, first, of fingerprint identification, and then, of his confession. We find merit in neither point and affirm.

Appellant first contends that his fingerprints were taken by illegal detention and the resulting evidence incriminating him…