State v. Eskew

I cannot agree with the reversal, of this case on either of the grounds advanced in the majority opinion.

With reference to the discovery motion, the record discloses that the court made careful inquiry in regard to each phase of the motion. I will discuss them in the order in which they appear in the motion and the majority opinion.(1) It does not appear that any written or taped statement was given by the defendant and none was placed or offered in evidence. (2) Defendant’s counsel stated he knew defendant’s criminal record but wondered if the State had anything else. Two prior convictions…