Mosley v. State

George Rose Smith, Justice.

This appeal is from a verdict and judgment finding William Howard Mosley guilty of rape and fixing his punishment at life imprisonment. The appellant’s attorney, who was appointed by the court, argues three points for reversal.

Before the trial counsel filed a motion to suppress the defendant’s confession, on the grounds that he was not properly warned of his constitutional rights and that he was too young to comprehend such a warning. The trial judge held a hearing on the motion to suppress and found the confession to be admissible. In accordance with our practice…