State v. Doughman

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Appellant Kurt Doughman was convicted of attempted assault in the first degree, Minn.Stat. §§ 609.221, 609.17 (1984), attempted arson in the third degree, Minn. Stat. §§ 609.563, subd. 1(a), 609.17 (1984), and possession of explosives, Minn.Stat. § 299F.811 (1984). On appeal he challenges the sufficiency of evidence, admis*869sion of Spreigl evidence, a trial court ruling which allegedly deprived him of his right to testify, and an upward departure of 27V2 months. We affirm.

FACTS

On the morning of February 16, 1984,1 Clarence Carlton noticed that his ax was missing. Carlton…