corrections personnel testified about defendant’s communication deficits, noting that “things had to be explained to [him] more than once, in ‘simpler’ terms, and multi-syllabic words confused him”
How later courts described this case
- corrections personnel testified about defendant’s communication deficits, noting that “things had to be explained to [him] more than once, in ‘simpler’ terms, and multi-syllabic words confused him”
- applying plain error to alleged errors not raised before the trial court following determination of issue of mental retardation
Written by the judges who cited it.
The opinion
LEWIS, Judge,
Concurs in part/Dissents in part.
¶ 11 concur in reversing the verdict in this case. However, I dissent to modifying the sentence. I would reverse and remand for a new trial on the issue of mental retardation.