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Thomas v. State

Citations

  • 295 Ark. 29
  • 746 S.W.2d 49
  • 1988 Ark. LEXIS 91

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  • holding that, in an arson case, there must be other proof that the offense was committed to corroborate a confession by the defendant
  • “A confession of a defendant, unless made in open court, will not warrant a conviction, unless accompanied with other proof that the offense was committed.”

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Judges: Hays, Hickman, Purtle

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