Haupt v. State

FRANK, Judge.

In the course of a preliminary hearing held on March 5, 1986, in a homicide proceeding involving Richard Prentiss, the state asked the appellant, Gordon Earl Haupt, the following question: “Mr. Haupt, on October 11, 1985, did you have an individual by the name of Steven Letter come by your trailer?”

Haupt invoked his privilege against self-incrimination and refused to answer. The state immediately announced that it granted Haupt use immunity. The trial court affirmed that Haupt was immunized and advised him that he was required to answer. Haupt again declined answering the…