State v. Beasley

HYDE, Judge.

Defendant was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury, which assessed his punishment at imprisonment for life, and he was sentenced accordingly. Defendant has appealed from this judgment and sentence.

Defendant’s principal contention is error in admitting defendant’s signed statement claimed to have been obtained in violation of his constitutional privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The State contends this claim and other matters raised in defendant’s brief cannot be considered because defendant’s motion for new…