Collier v. Municipality of Anchorage

OPINION

STEWART, Judge.

Stephen C. Collier was convicted of speeding. 1 On appeal, he contends that the officer improperly obtained evidence against him— his driver’s license and proof of registration and insurance — after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right to the assistance of counsel. He also argues that he was denied necessary discovery at trial. And, finally, he argues that Alaska Criminal Rule 16(a) is unconstitutional. We affirm.

Facts and proceedings

On May 12, 2005, Anchorage Police Officer James Conley stopped Collier on the Glenn Highway near the South Birchwood exit for driving…