Dunlop v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “The intent of [AS 11.41.135] is to reverse the outcome in cases similar to Thessen v. State, 508 P.2d 1192 (Alaska 1973). In Thessen the Alaska Supreme Court held that only one homicide conviction may result when a defendant is convicted of setting a fire that kills 14 people. Under [this section] the defendant could be convicted of 14 counts of homicide — one for each death. Multiple convictions would also result in Manslaughter cases where multiple deaths are caused by a defendant who drives while intoxicated, thus reversing the Alaska Supreme Court’s holding in cases similar to the factual situation in State v. Souter, 606 P.2d 399 (Alaska 1980).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Dunlop

2. “If more than one person dies as a result of a person committing conduct constituting a crime specified in AS 11.41.100-11.41.130, each death constitutes a separately punishable offense.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Dunlop