State v. McLaughlin

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Judge.

INTRODUCTION

David L. McLaughlin was charged by the state with misconduct involving weapons in the first degree in violation of former AS 11.61.200(a)(1)1 — possession of a concealable firearm by a previously convicted felon. McLaughlin’s case was scheduled for a jury trial before Superior Court Judge Jay Hodges.' At the outset of trial, McLaugh*1272lin indicated his willingness to concede that he had previously been convicted of a felony.

Since McLaughlin conceded the existence of a prior conviction, Judge Hodges found no need for the jury to consider whether McLaughlin…