People v. Yacks

Defendant was convicted in a nonjury trial of felony murder contrary to MCLA 750.316; MSA 28.548. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and brings this appeal as of right.

While in the custody of the police, the defendant, after being informed of his rights, at some point in the interrogation, stated that “everything I say is off the record”. At a Walker hearing, defendant maintained that he had asked that everything he said during the interrogation be off the record. Detective Hatchew, an interrogating officer, contended that defendant stated that “everything is off the record” only after he…