Hastings v. State

OPINION

COATS, Judge.

Louis Hastings was convicted, based upon his pleas of no contest, of six counts of first-degree murder, and two counts of attempted murder. AS 11.41.100(a)(1); AS 11.31.100.

At a hearing, Hastings presented evidence that he fell under the provisions of AS 12.47.030 and former AS 12.47.050, which provide for treatment of defendants found guilty but mentally ill. Judge Ralph E. Moody found that Hastings did not qualify as guilty but mentally ill. Judge Moody then proceeded to sentencing. Hastings moved to continue sentencing; Judge Moody denied the motion. He sentenced…