Jackson v. State

OPINION

BOOCHEVER, Justice.

When this case was initially presented to us, the sole issue involved was whether a sentence providing in part for 14 years of probation was excessive. During oral argument, reference was made for the first time to AS 12.55.080 and 12.55.090 dealing with the suspension of sentences and a five-year maximum period of probation. We requested additional briefing and now have before us for determination not only the question of whether the initial sentence was excessive, but also that of the relationship between the statute authorizing suspension of a sentence and that…