Legal Opinion
State v. Davis
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided June 21, 1996No. 95-090PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAllen, C.J.
Defendant appeals his jury convictions for kidnapping, 13 V.S.A. § 2405, and simple assault, 13 V.S.A. § 1023. He argues that the allocation of the burden of proof under 13 V.S.A. § 2405(b) violates the United States and Vermont Constitutions and that the trial court erred when it failed to hold a competency hearing. Defendant also argues that the court committed other trial errors regarding the admission or exclusion of evidence. We affirm.
On July 10, 1993, the victim, then married to defendant, left him and obtained a restraining order against him. She filed for divorce on July 23, and…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- United States v. DunnSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
- Ball v. Melsur Corp.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1993
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