McKinney v. State

OPINION

BOOCHEVER, Chief Justice.

Billy McKinney was indicted for assault and stabbing with intent to kill in violation of AS 11.15.160 1 and AS 11.15.150. 2 Admitting the acts charged, he claimed insanity and incompetence to stand trial. The trial court ruled against him on both grounds and sentenced him to fifteen years imprisonment under AS 11.15.150.

In this appeal, McKinney challenges the trial court’s findings of sanity and competence. He raises issues concerning the interrelationship between voluntary intoxication and the insanity defense and the appropriate standard of review.…