Denson v. State

Banke, Judge.

The defendant was convicted of four counts of entering an automobile with criminal intent and one count of autmobile theft. He was sentenced to a total of 12 years’ imprisonment. He appeals the denial of his motion for new trial.

The defendant was originally arrested in Pickens County for driving under the influence. He was later transferred to Cherokee County and was questioned there concerning the automobile break-ins and the theft. After extensive questioning, he confessed to committing the crimes. He contends that this confession was extracted from him with the promise that if…