Baker v. State

James Baker was sentenced to a term of twelve years’ imprisonment for raping his granddaughter. On appeal, Baker argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his confession. He contends that: (1) his confession was involuntarily given because the police did not comply with Ark. R. Crim. P. 2.3 (2004); (2) it was obtained after he had clearly invoked his right to an attorney under the Fourth Amendment; and, (3) he did not subsequently waive his Fourth Amendment right by continuing to speak with the police.

Although the subject of Baker’s appeal is the trial court’s denial…