Bratcher v. State

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Judge.

After entering a plea of nolo conten-dere, Larry Bratcher was convicted of theft by receiving in the second degree. AS 11.46.130(a)(1); AS 11.46.190. Superior Court Judge Victor D. Carlson sentenced Bratcher to serve four years’ imprisonment. Bratcher later filed a motion to withdraw his nolo contendere plea and reinstate his original plea of not guilty. Judge Carlson denied the motion. Bratcher appeals, arguing that he should have been permitted to withdraw his plea; alternatively, he argues that his four-year sentence is excessive. We conclude that Judge Carlson…