McCarlo v. State

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Judge.

Amel McCarlo appeals, following conviction for rape and attempted sexual assault in the first degree. Former AS 11.15.-120(1), AS 11.41.410(a)(1), and AS 11.31.100. McCarlo contends that the trial court erred in determining that he was competent to stand trial. McCarlo further alleges that he involuntarily waived his right to jury trial. Finally, McCarlo argues that his sentence, a total of twenty years with ten years suspended, was excessive. We affirm.

FACTS

On October 15, 1979, McCarlo entered the home of J.B., without permission, and proceeded to an upstairs…