Giddens v. State

GRIMES, Judge.

Appellant challenges his conviction for statutory rape, incest and three counts of sexual battery. Among other things, he contends that the court erred in admitting certain testimony in violation of the “Williams Rule.”

The state proffered a statement which appellant made after an officer read him the Miranda warnings in the booking room at the police station. According to the officer, appellant said, “Last time you arrested me for this I fell for it and I told you the truth that I did it. Look where it got me then. I’m not falling for it this time.” Defense counsel objected to…