Williams v. State

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Judge.

Dwight Williams appeals his conviction for kidnapping, assault in the first degree, and tampering with a witness. We affirm.

Williams’ principal claim on appeal is that the state was improperly allowed to comment on his pre- and post-arrest silence. Because Williams raised no objection below to the challenged evidence, we review his claim only for plain error. See Silvernail v. State, 111 P.2d 1169, 1174 (Alaska App.1989); Massey v. State, 771 P.2d 448, 453 (Alaska App.1989); Potts v. State, 712 P.2d 385, 390 (Alaska App.1985).

Williams was convicted of kidnapping and…