State v. Slagle

Billy Joe Slagle appeals his convictions and sentence of death. We have independently balanced the aggravating circumstances against the mitigating factors. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

I

We first consider whether reversible error occurred during the guilt phase of appellant’s trial. He asserts thirteen propositions of law relating to this phase.

A

Appellant first asserts that his Fifth Amendment rights were violated when he was questioned at the city jail approximately six hours after his arrest. He asserts that he was intoxicated and was unable to knowingly, intelligently and…