STATE v. WORKMAN

No. 16922.

635 P.2d 49 (1981)

The STATE of Utah, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Melvin James WORKMAN, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Utah.

July 22, 1981.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Douglas E. Wahlquist, Walter F. Bugden, Jr., Salt Lake City, for defendant and appellant.

David L. Wilkinson, Robert N. Parrish, Salt Lake City, for plaintiff and respondent.


HALL, Chief Justice:

Defendant appeals his bench trial conviction of rape and burglary. His sole contention on appeal is that he was denied a fair trial because the prosecution did not disclose the full content of statements he allegedly made to a trial witness.

The preliminary hearing was held on May 8, 1979. The state presented its case and rested. Thereupon, defense counsel (Robert Van Sciver),1 called Deputy Sheriff Virgil...

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