State v. Pieck

STRUCKMEYER, Justice.

Appellant, Nicholas Michael Pieck II, was indicted for and convicted of the murders in the first degree of Manuel and Mary Salado and the theft of their automobile. From the judgments and sentences thereon, he appeals.

Before trial, appellant was examined pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-1621 as to his competency to stand trial. That statute provides for appointment of two impartial medical experts to make the examination and that their reports shall be available to the court and to counsel. However, any information obtained from a defendant cannot be used against him at any trial…