Christie v. State

OPINION

BOOCHEVER, Chief Justice.

Irwin Christie appeals from a conviction, following jury trial, for shooting with intent to kill or wound, in violation of AS 11.15.150.1 The incident involved a shootout between Mr. Christie and his former wife, Beverly Hoinoski, at her place of residence. Ms. Hoinoski was wounded in the shoulder.

This appeal involves the following questions: (1) whether a defendant, who had not given notification of an insanity defense, is entitled to an instruction on insanity whenever any evidence pertaining to that issue is elicited during trial; (2) whether a requested…