State v. Smith

OPINION

JACKSON, Judge:

Alan B. Smith appeals his conviction for tampering with evidence in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-510 (1995). We affirm.

FACTS

“On appeal, we recite the facts in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict.” State v. Burk, 839 P.2d 880, 882 (Utah App.1992), cert. denied, 853 P.2d 897 (Utah 1993).

During a gathering at Smith’s trailer home on the evening of February 20,1995, a group of people, including John C. Barrett, drank alcohol and ingested drugs. At a point between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., Barrett collapsed. Some of the guests suggested calling 911, but no…