Rhoades v. State

Tom Glaze, Justice.

On December 13, 1991, the appellant, Billy Wayne Rhoades, was arrested on a circuit court felony bench warrant for burglary, theft, and forgery. At the time of his arrest, Rhoades was sixteen years of age. He was jailed and later transported that same day to the sheriff’s office for questioning where he was read his Miranda rights. Prior to interrogation, Rhoades executed a juvenile rights form which was witnessed by the deputy, Norman Cornish, and an individual acting as a juvenile intake officer, Sandi Daugherty.1 Additionally, Cornish contacted Rhoades’ mother by phone,…