Estes v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Maupin, J.:

In this opinion, we consider, inter alia, the admissibility of evidence gathered while a defendant is committed to a mental institution for purposes of evaluating and restoring competency to stand trial. For the reasons stated infra, we affirm all but five of the convictions entered below and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant Donald Estes sexually assaulted a minor, B.C., in a desert area near Las Vegas. The State charged Estes with six counts of sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14 years, two counts of lewdness with a…