Idaho v. Clinton
Annotate this CaseDefendant-Appellant Joseph Clinton was indicted for felony lewd conduct with a minor under sixteen. Initially he was found incompetent to stand trial, but after reassessment, he was deemed competent. Thereafter he pled guilty, and underwent further assessment prior to receiving sentence. The sentencing court ultimately sentenced defendant to twenty years' incarceration, three years fixed and the remainder indeterminate. Defendant moved for reduction of the sentence, which was denied. The Court of Appeals affirmed defendant's sentence. The issues on appeal to the Supreme Court were: (1) whether the trial court erred in failing to order a mental evaluation sua sponte; and (2) whether the sentencing court abused its discretion in imposing defendant's ultimate sentence. Finding no errors, the Supreme Court affirmed.
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