Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Aug 14, 2018
State of Missouri vs. Cedric Dewaynne Mack
Cedric Dewaynne Mack appealed his conviction for driving while intoxicated, arguing the trial court erred by admitting his statements about drinking and a beer can in his car. Mack contended these statements were made during custodial interrogation before he received Miranda warnings, violating his privilege against self-incrimination. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, holding that even if the admission of the statements was erroneous, it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt because the statements were cumulative of overwhelming other evidence of intoxication.