Simmons v. State

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Judge.

David Simmons was convicted of two counts of misconduct involving weapons in the first degree, AS 11.61.200(a)(1) (felon in possession), following a jury trial before Superior Court Judge James A. Hanson. Judge Hanson sentenced Simmons to a composite term of ten years. Simmons now appeals his conviction on numerous grounds and contends that his sentence is excessive. We affirm Simmons’ conviction and sentence but conclude that double jeopardy bars the entry of judgment against Simmons on more than one count.

Simmons, who had previously been convicted of a felony, was…