Walton v. State

OPINION

BURKE, Justice.

This is a sentence appeal. The appellant, Roy Charles Walton, complains of the severity of a seven and one-half year sentence for assault with a dangerous weapon and a one year sentence for escape. The sentences, which are to be served consecutively, were imposed by the superior court on October 22, 1975. 1

The facts in this case are briefly as follows: on the morning of June 3, 1975, a fight took place between the defendant and one Evan Wasky at the Rescue Mission in Anchorage. At that time Walton warned Wasky that he would come back for him. That night, at about…