People v. Rice

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph E. Damrath, J.

The question presented in this case is whether or not, at a preliminary hearing, the uncorroborated confession of a defendant is sufficient proof of the felony charged so as to bind the defendant over for Grand Jury action.

The defendant has been charged with two counts of sodomy in the first degree as well as two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree. It is alleged that in the early part of July 1990, the defendant inserted his penis into the mouths of two *205females, who were both less than 11 years of age; and it is further alleged on other…