Smith v. State

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

James Smith was convicted of rape and sentenced to life imprisonment. He raises two arguments on appeal: his confession should have been excluded, and the evidence of his guilt was insufficient. Smith concedes that if the confession is found to be admissible, there is sufficient evidence. We find the confession admissible and affirm his conviction.

Smith was arrested and jailed for loitering on April 4,1986. Three days later, police officers questioned him about a rape that occurred on April 1,1986. After he was advised of his rights and stated he understood them, he…