Faifaiese v. American Samoa Government

OPINION AND ORDER

Appellant Laumata Lafoga Faifaiese appeals his conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance, in violation of A.S.C.A. § 13.1022 (1992), amended by P.L..No. 25-34 (1998). Appellant petitions this Court to review three issues: (1) the Trial court’s discretion to consider different sentencing options under the drag possession statute, A.S.C.A. § 13.1022; (2) the failure to suppress appellant’s statements to the police; and (3) his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Standard of Review

An appellate court will not set aside a trial court’s findings of fact in the absence of…