State v. Flow

Summary

The court held that the trial court complied with statutory and constitutional requirements when it investigated defendant’s condition after he jumped from a jail mezzanine during trial and then proceeded in his absence. The evidence, viewed as a whole, did not substantially indicate that defendant lacked capacity when he acted, and the trial court could determine that his conduct voluntarily waived his right to be present. The court therefore affirmed the Court of Appeals and the judgments. No separate opinions were provided.