State v. Nelson

OPINION

PAYNE, Justice.

Nelson appeals from an habitual offender proceeding which identified him as having prior felony convictions and which imposed two concurrent life sentences upon his underlying two-count felony conviction. On the first day of the proceeding, a hearing was held on Nelson’s competency. Written and oral expert opinions were presented. The evidence conflicted as to his competency, but the most recent evidence, presented orally, characterized Nelson as incompetent. The court determined that Nelson was competent for purposes of the proceeding. Nelson unsuccessfully sought a…