Jackson v. State

OPINION

MANNHEIMER, Judge.

Willie K. Jackson appeals his conviction for fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (possession of cocaine), AS 11.71.040(a). He contends that the cocaine found on his person should have been suppressed because it was the fruit of an illegal arrest. We affirm.

In 1993, Jackson was convicted of selling cocaine (third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance). He was sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment with 18 months suspended (18 months to serve). The duration of Jackson’s probation was 3 years from the time of his release.

Jackson filed an…