Moore v. State

The appellant was convicted in the Circuit Court of Scott County of burglary of a dwelling and sentenced to ten (10) years. He appeals, and we affirm.

Several questions are presented; however, only one is worthy of consideration, i.e., whether the defendant's confession was freely and voluntarily given. His guilt is established at least beyond a reasonable doubt.

Our question is whether or not the confession was admissible under the rule announced in Miller v. State, 243 So.2d 558 (Miss. 1971), and Hicks v. State, 355 So.2d 679 (Miss. 1978).

There is testimony that one officer, Edwards, a member…