Lowe v. State

MONTIEL, Judge.

The appellant, Charles Lowe, was indicted for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving death, in violation of § 32-10-1, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found the appellant guilty of the offense charged in the indictment. The appellant was sentenced to 12 years in prison and was ordered to pay restitution, attorney fees, and court costs.

The issue raised on appeal is whether the trial court erred to reversal in overruling the appellant’s motion to suppress a tape-recorded statement given to investigating officials.

I

The appellant first contends that a tape-recorded…