Ferguson v. State

David J. Ferguson appeals his conviction for three counts of sexual battery on a child under twelve years of age. Ferguson argues that the trial court erred by denying the motion to suppress his post-arrest statement to law enforcement and by admitting certain evidence at trial. We agree in part, and reverse for a new trial.1

Ferguson moved to suppress his post-arrest statement given to Florida law enforcement officers in a Virginia jail. Ferguson claimed that the statement should be suppressed because the detectives did not comply with the requirements of Almeida v. State, 737 So.2d 520…