Harps v. State

Barnes, Judge.

After a stipulated bench trial, Antwain Maurice Harps was convicted of hijacking a motor vehicle. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

1. Harps contends that the trial court erred in admitting his written confession because he had invoked his right to counsel and all questioning should have ceased. The trial court conducted a hearing pursuant to Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 368 (84 SC 1774, 12 LE2d 908) (1964), to determine the voluntariness of Harps’ confession and whether the statement was taken after Harps invoked his right to counsel.

The interrogating officer testified that…