State v. Baston

In this appeal, Bastón has raised eight propositions of law. Finding none meritorious, we affirm his convictions. In addition, we have independently reviewed the record, weighed the aggravating circumstance against the mitigating factors, and examined the proportionality of the death sentence in this case in comparison to the penalty imposed in similar cases. Upon a complete review of the record, we affirm Baston’s convictions and sentences.

Jury Waiver

In his first proposition of law, Bastón argues that a jury waiver in a capital case is not made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily…