State v. Denning

OPINION

KLEINSCHMIDT, Judge.

Defendant was arrested in Laughlin, Nevada, and jailed in Las Vegas after the victim of a sexual assault recognized him as her assailant. Shortly after the arrest, Officers Robin Holmes and Anthony Rupple of Bullhead City, Arizona, traveled to Las Vegas to question the defendant about a series of sexual assaults which had occurred in the Bullhead City area. At the request of the defendant the interview, which lasted approximately IV2 hours, was not taped. Miranda warnings were given, but the defendant did not sign a waiver. At the interview, the defendant admitted…