Hoag v. State

I respectfully dissent.

The sufficiency of the evidence has not been challenged. The assignments of error concern the alleged wrongful admission of evidence, over objection, on a claim of illegal arrest and illegal search. Appellant specifically contends that the court erroneously admitted into evidence coins, currency, a ring, State’s Exhibit 3, which was a photograph of such items, and a police officer’s testimony of statements made by appellant. The facts established that a burglary detective received information concerning a burglary. The officer was provided with the license number,…