State v. Davis

*1130*445Defendant appeals a judgment convicting him of unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle. In his first assignment of error, defendant challenges the trial court's refusal to give a "less satisfactory evidence" jury instruction. We reject that argument without written discussion. In his second assignment of error, defendant challenges the denial of his motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence, irregularity in the proceeding, or misconduct by the prevailing party. For the reasons that follow, we also reject that argument. Accordingly, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Defendant was…