McReynolds v. State

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Judge.

Nathan McReynolds was convicted after a jury trial of one count of misconduct involving a controlled substance in the second degree (sale of heroin), in violation of AS 11.71.020. Superior Court Judge Joan M. Katz sentenced McReynolds to an adjusted presumptive term of five years with one year suspended. McReynolds appeals, contending that the trial court erred in rejecting his defense of entrapment. McReynolds also contends that his sentence is excessive. We affirm the conviction but reverse the sentence.

McReynolds was initially charged by indictment with one count…