Villar v. State, 441 So. 2d 1181

BERANEK, Judge.

Appellant appeals his conviction of second degree murder on two grounds, both related to admissibility of evidence. We affirm. Evidence of a collateral crime was admissible in this case as it was relevant to negate appellant’s theory of self-defense. See Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.1959). Furthermore, we find no error in the admission of appellant’s oral statements made at the detention center. Although his parents were notified that appellant had been arrested, they were not told of the interrogation. Notification under Section 39.03(3)(a), Florida Statutes (1981), is merely to advise the parents of a juvenile’s whereabouts. Even if there had been no notification, this failure is not controlling. Admission of a juvenile’s statements depends upon their voluntariness considered in the light of the totality of the circumstances. Doerr v. State, 383 So.2d 905 (Fla.1980), Batch v. State, 405 So.2d 302 (Fla. 4th DCA 1981).

.AFFIRMED.

LETTS and HERSEY, JJ., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: Villar v. State

Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida

Date Published: Dec 14, 1983

Citations: 441 So. 2d 1181; 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 25113; No. 82-2399

Docket Number: No. 82-2399

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.