Legal Opinion
State v. Decker
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 31, 1992No. 28148-8-IPublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtColeman, J.
Joseph A. Decker appeals the trial court's order compelling him to attend a predisposition psychological evaluation without the presence of counsel. Decker argues that the order violates his privilege against self-incrimination and his right to counsel. He also argues that the trial court erred in granting him use immunity for information obtained during the evaluation about unadjudicated crimes. We affirm.
On March 7, 1991, Decker, a juvenile, participated in an assault on Vinton Eberly. During the assault, Decker stepped on Eberly's eyeglasses, destroying them. The State charged Decker with…
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