Williams v. State , 1981 Alas. LEXIS 599 ( 1981 )

BURKE, Justice,

dissenting in part.

Given the absence of proof of any reason not to do so, except a departmental regulation, I agree that the trial court abused its discretion in not ordering Michael Williams’ handcuffs removed while he was testifying. I agree also that the prosecutor’s amateurish remark concerning the first jury’s vote was improper. I am not convinced, however, that the errors complained of appreciably affected the jury’s verdict. Thus, I would affirm Williams’ conviction.

Otherwise, I concur.