Perry v. State

George K. Cracraft, Chief Judge.

Terry Perry appeals from his conviction of the crime of theft by deception. He contends only that the trial court erred in not suppressing a statement made by the appellant after he had asserted his right to counsel. We find no error.

It is a general proposition that once a suspect in custody requests counsel all questioning must cease and cannot be reinitiated by the police officers. However, if the accused initiates further contact with the authorities and knowingly and intelligently repudiates his previous request for counsel, a voluntary statement may be…