Turney v. State

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Frank Turney was charged with jury tampering under AS 11.56.590 and criminal trespass under AS 11.46.330(a)(1), as a result of his activities in and near the State Courthouse in Fairbanks. We here consider whether the jury tampering statute is unconstitutionally overbroad or void for vagueness. We also consider whether Turney could commit a criminal trespass on public property at a time when the property was open to the public. The superior court denied Turney’s motion to dismiss the charges. We granted his petition for hearing to consider these issues.…