Asch v. State

VOIGT, Justice.

[¶ 1] A jury convicted David Asch (Asch) of possession of a felony amount of methamphetamine, in violation of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 36-7-1031 (LexisNexis 2001). In this appeal, Asch contends that he received ineffective assistance of counsel, that the district court improperly instructed the jury after a witness refused to answer a question, and that he was denied his right to due process of law when he was forced to appear before the jury in shackles.

[¶ 2] We reverse.

ISSUES

[¶ 3] Six issues have been identified by the parties:

1. Was Asch’s right to effective assistance of counsel…