Newman v. State

OPINION

SINGLETON, Judge.

Paula Newman was convicted of perjury, former AS 11.30.010, and offering false evidence at trial, former AS 11.30.290. She appeals on the following grounds: (1) the trial court erroneously refused to dismiss the indictment against her; (2) the trial court improperly refused to permit her attorney to withdraw and to appoint the public defender; (3) the trial court erroneously denied her motion for a new trial based on the cumulative impact on the jury of evidence of threats; and (4) the trial court erred in failing to notify her of a communication from the jury until…