People v. Andreat

Defendant, Dana Jean Andreat, appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court of St. Clair County finding him guilty of burglary. The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in refusing to suppress his confession.

On September 9, 1977, the Hoppenjans Pharmacy in Belleville was burglarized, during which various drugs were taken. On October 4,1977, defendant was arrested and charged with the commission of the burglary. While in custody, defendant made a written statement in which he admitted driving the “get-away” car for one Gilbert Moore and Moore’s girlfriend. Defendant…