State v. Smith

BERGER, Judge.

On April 4, 2017, a jury found Vincent Edward Smith, Jr. ("Defendant") guilty of first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into occupied property, and felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Defendant appeals, arguing that the trial court erred (1) by finding Defendant competent to stand trial, and (2) failing to inquire whether Defendant and Defendant's attorneys reached an "absolute impasse" regarding the introduction of evidence. We find no error in part and dismiss in part.

Factual and Procedural Background

The evidence at trial tended to show that on…