Thomas v. State

The appellant was found guilty of second degree murder after a trial before a jury. On this appeal, the points raised are directed to the court’s denial of the defendant’s motion to suppress a confession. Appellant argues that the court erred in two particulars: (1) in failing to hear the motion to suppress prior to the trial, and (2) in failing to grant the motion.

The trial court heard evidence and denied appellant’s motion outside the hearing of the jury and prior to the admission of any testimony referring to the confession. Appellant contends that the court erred in failing to hear…