Cassidy v. State

The appellant was convicted for buying, receiving and concealing one 30-30 Winchester rifle. Sentence was fixed at eight years' imprisonment. The two issues presented on this appeal concern the legality of a search and seizure and the admissibility of incriminating statements made by the appellant during the search.

On September 26, 1977, one 30-30 Winchester rifle, four swords and other items were stolen from the Russell County residence of George Crouch, Jr. On March 1, 1978, Investigator Roy Culpepper of the Russell County Sheriff's Department, acting on information supplied by David White,…