Legal Opinion

Mallott v. State

Alaska Supreme Court

Decided February 22, 1980No. 3364PublishedCited by 99 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MATTHEWS, Justice.

Jay B. Mallott was convicted by a jury of the rape of a three year old girl. He contends that his right against self-incrimination, and his rights to a fair grand jury proceeding, a fair trial, and an impartial petit jury, have been violated. He also *741appeals from the severity of the sentence imposed. While the issues presented have called for careful scrutiny, we affirm.

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Admissibility of Incriminating Statements

On the morning of May 7, 1976, the Alaska State Troopers were summoned to the home in which the rape occurred. Trooper John McGhee arrived at 5:55 A.M., found Mallott…

Also in this document: Concurring in part, dissenting in part.

2Cases cited58 opinions

  1. Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  2. Irvin v. DowdSupreme Court of the United States · 1961
  3. Swain v. AlabamaSupreme Court of the United States · 1965
  4. Sheppard v. MaxwellSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  5. Brewer v. WilliamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1977

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3Cited by99 opinions

  1. State v. NeilSupreme Court of Florida · 1984
  2. People v. HoltCalifornia Supreme Court · 1997
  3. Stephan v. StateAlaska Supreme Court · 1985
  4. State v. ScalesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1994
  5. Juneby v. StateCourt of Appeals of Alaska · 1982

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