Gerlach v. State

OPINION

SINGLETON, Judge.

Helena Mary Faro Gerlach was convicted of custodial interference in the first degree, a class C felony. AS 11.41.820. 1 Gerlach appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in refusing to permit her to present a defense of necessity to the jury. 2 We affirm.

Robert Faro was originally married to Helena Gerlach’s half-sister, Gail. They were divorced and he was awarded custody of their four children. See Faro v. Faro, 579 P.2d 1377 (Alaska 1978). Thereafter, Faro married Gerlach, and they had one child, Angela. In the fall of 1981, Gerlach and Faro separated and commenced…