United States v. Zeigler

OPINION OF THE COURT

HANFT, Judge:

Zeigler was convicted of rape, forcible sodomy and assault consummated by a battery. The adjudged and approved sentence is a Dishonorable Discharge, confinement at hard labor for twenty-five years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to the grade of Private E-l. Five errors are presented in this appeal.

I

When Zeigler was apprehended for rape, he was advised of his rights by a police investigator. Zeigler requested legal counsel. Zeigler then remained in police custody for about six hours until he was again confronted by the police investigator…