Wilson v. State

Appellant Wilson was charged , with robbery and was subsequently convicted of theft. His appeal challenges the introduction of certain evidence at trial and asserts the prosecution was barred because he was subjected to double jeopardy. We affirm the conviction.

The claim of double jeopardy arises from the following proceedings. The case was called for trial on March 25, 1974 and voir dire examination of the jury commenced. At 3:30 in the afternoon, defense counsel suggested to the court that he felt Wilson was not competent to stand trial. Pursuant to IC 1971, 35-5-3.1-1 1, the court…