State v. Hooper

The sheriff of Monroe County was summoned to the scene of a two-car automobile accident in the village of Woodsfield at about 4:15 a. m. on September 19, 1965. The driver of one of the cars was immediately taken to the hospital.

The appellant was the driver of the other car, and *60after an on-the-scene investigation and conversation with the appellant, the sheriff arrested the appellant and took him to jail at abont 5:00 a. m. Later that day, at approximately 12:30 p. m., the sheriff informed the appellant of his constitutional rights, including his right to remain silent and his right to…