Ferreira v. State

OPINION

In October of 1978, Chester C. Ferreira broke a window, entered a building, and stole a van loaded with cigarettes. The entry damaged the building, and repairs cost $300, while the van suffered $1,000 worth of damage. Cigarettes with a value of approximately $2,500 were never recovered.

Ferreira was charged with Burglary Not In a Dwelling, a violation of AS 11.20.100. He pled guilty, and was sentenced to five years imprisonment. Execution of two years was suspended pursuant to AS 12.55.-080, and Ferreira was placed on probation for the two year period. Ferreira has appealed the sentence.