State v. Ruff

GARY W. LYNCH, Judge.

Terry Wayne Ruff (“Defendant”) appeals his conviction of second-degree child molestation, see section 566.068. 1 Defendant contends that his videotaped confession should not have been admitted into evidence because it was the result of an unlawful seizure and because the waiver of his Miranda 2 rights was not voluntary, knowing, and intelligent. Finding that Defendant’s first claim was not properly preserved for appeal and that his second claim has no merit, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Taken in the light most favorable to the verdict, State v. Perdue, 317…