People v. Campney

Because the trial court erroneously admitted into evidence, as an adoptive admission, a written confession by defendant’s brother implicating defendant, and defendant’s response to his brother’s inquiry regarding whether he should sign the confession, I dissent.

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In September 1996,. defendant Randy Campney and his brother Burton were arrested for the burglary of a Stewart’s convenience store committed on May 23, 1996 in the Town of Chester, Wárren County. Both defendant and Burton were taken to the police station for interrogation. Defendant immediately invoked his right to counsel.

Burton gave…