State v. McDonough

McGRAW, Chief Justice:

Scott McDonough appeals from a final order of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, dated March 19, 1985, which adjudged him guilty, after a jury verdict, of the crime of grand larceny, a felony. The appellant contends that the trial court erred in allowing the State to introduce into evidence an inculpatory statement taken from him while he was in police custody. We disagree, and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 25, 1984, Deputy Russell Shackelford, Trooper R.M. Brewster and Trooper K.S. Smith arrived at the appellant’s home to…