State v. Taylor

JOHN, Judge.

Defendant appeals the trial court’s judgment entered upon a jury verdict of guilty of second-degree rape. Defendant argues the court erred by using his prior delinquency adjudication as an aggravating sentencing factor and by admitting defendant’s confession into evidence. Defendant further maintains the juvenile court’s decision to transfer his case to the superior court for trial must be vacated. We conclude defendant’s contentions are unavailing.

Relevant facts and procedural history are as follows: Defendant was thirteen years old at the time of the instant alleged offense. A…