State v. Ives

Allen, C J.

Defendant appeals his conviction for sexual assault, 13 V.S.A. § 3252(a)(1), alleging three errors. First, defendant contends that the trial court erred in holding that he was capable, notwithstanding his low IQ, of a knowing and intelligent waiver of his Miranda rights. Second, defendant argues that the trial court erred by denying his motions for an additional competency hearing, a psychological evaluation and a continuance. Finally, defendant alleges that the trial court improperly admitted hearsay evidence as excited utterances. We affirm.

On January 12, 1990, the victim was…