Senn v. State

Senn was convicted of aggravated battery with a firearm causing great bodily harm and of petit theft.

At trial, the state introduced Senn’s statement to the police that concluded when he stated, “I think I want an attorney before I answer any more questions.” Defense counsel objected and requested that this portion of the statement be redacted. We conclude it was error to overrule Senn’s objection. The primary issue before us is whether such error was harmless.

The victim testified that he was walking when Senn pulled up to him, and they had an argument concerning an earlier disturbance at…