Minch v. State

OPINION

MANNHEIMER, Judge.

Wesley Allen Minch appeals his conviction for fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (possession of cocaine), AS 11.71.040(a)(3)(A). He contends that his trial was held outside the time limits of Alaska’s speedy trial rule, Criminal Rule 45. He also contends that the trial judge mistakenly denied his challenge for cause to one of the prospective jurors.

With regard to the speedy trial issue, we conclude that Minch has no claim; his trial was held within the time limits of Criminal Rule 45. With regard to the challenge of the prospective juror, we…