Smith v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Smith was convicted of burglary and theft by taking. On appeal he contends the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress, and by not suppressing physical evidence and a confession obtained as a result of an illegal arrest.

1. Appellant’s contention that his confession is not admissible because it was obtained as a result of his illegal arrest is without merit. Our Supreme Court has held that where the rule against self-incrimination is not violated, “the mere fact that admissions are made by one while under illegal arrest does not render inadmissible testimony obtained…