State v. Baker

¶1 Defendant, William Baker was charged in the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District in Cascade County with three offenses: robbery; misdemeanor theft; and carrying a concealed weapon. He entered pleas of not guilty, and was tried by a jury on April 26 and 27, 1999. The jury found him guilty of all three offenses. Baker appeals from his convictions. We affirm the judgment of the District Court.

¶2 The following three issues are presented on appeal:

¶3 1. Did the prosecutor violate Baker’s right to due process and privilege against self-incrimination by commenting on his silence?

¶4 2.…