Moore v. State

OPINION

COATS, Judge.

This is a peremptory challenge appeal brought pursuant to Alaska Appellate Rule 216(a)(2). A peremptory challenge appeal is “an appeal by a criminal defendant from an order denying the defendant’s motion for change of judge under Criminal Rule 25(d).” Alaska R.App.P. 216(b)(2).

The body of Allen C. Boulch was found in Kincaid Park in Anchorage on September 24, 1994. As a result of an investigation into Boulch’s death, the state brought criminal charges against William R. Moore, Phillip C. Wilson, Alexander G. Pappas, and Ryan G. Chemikoff. On October 14, 1994, the grand…