Jackson v. State

OPINION

SINGLETON, Judge.

Carol Jackson was convicted of concealment of merchandise, AS 11.46.220, and assault in the fourth degree, AS 11.41.-230(a)(1). She appeals contending that the trial court erred in failing to suppress the property which she allegedly concealed. She argues that the property in question was illegally seized from her purse by a store security guard in violation of the state and federal constitutions. We affirm.

Christian Martin, a security guard employed by Nordstrom Department Store, was engaged in his duties on April 26, when he observed Andrew Walker and Carol Jackson…