State v. Griffin

OPINION

Before BENCH, BILLINGS and JACKSON, JJ. BENCH, Judge:

Defendant Steven Griffin appeals from his felony convictions on two counts of sexual abuse of a child. Defendant argues his confessions were taken involuntarily and in violation of his right to counsel. He also contends the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions. We reverse and remand for a hew trial.

On Saturday, February 15, 1986, nine-year-old Cammie K. viewed a public service message on television about sexual abuse. The program was directed at children, described sexual abuse, and encouraged children to tell their…