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LAURSEN v. STATE

No. 11156.

634 P.2d 1230 (1981)

Silas Howard LAURSEN, Appellant, v. The STATE of Nevada, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Nevada.

October 29, 1981.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William N. Dunseath, Public Defender and Michael B. McDonald, Deputy Public Defender, Reno, for appellant.

Richard H. Bryan, Atty. Gen., Carson City, Calvin R.X. Dunlap, Dist. Atty., and Edward B. Horn, Deputy Dist. Atty., Washoe County, Reno, for respondent.

OPINION

MOWBRAY, Justice:

Appellant Laursen planned to kill one of his sons-in-law; however, he missed his shot and killed another son-in-law. He was convicted of first degree murder. On the day of the homicide, appellant drank several beers. Approximately three hours after the shooting he gave a post-Miranda statement which was incriminating. Over objection, the trial judge found the statement to be voluntary, and admitted it into evidence. Appellant...

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