Zaukar v. State

OPINION

COATS, Judge.

Robert Zaukar was convicted, following a jury trial, of first-degree sexual assault. AS 11.41.410(a)(1). Superior Court Judge Christopher R. Cooke sentenced Zaukar to a presumptive term of eight years. AS 12.55.125(i)(1). Zaukar appeals his conviction and sentence. We affirm.

Zaukar first argues that Judge Cooke erred in refusing to suppress the written confession Zaukar gave to a state trooper. Zaukar points out that the discussion resulting in his written statement was not recorded even though recording equipment was available. Zaukar asks this court to apply his…