Supreme Court of Arkansas· 3/14/1988
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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