Elstad v. State

OPINION

BURKE, Justice.

This is a sentence appeal. See AS 12.55.-120; Rule 21, Alaska R.App.P. Appellant, Dennis Elstad, contends that his sentence for sale of heroin is excessive and otherwise inconsistent with applicable law. Having carefully considered each of the arguments presented, we affirm the sentence except insofar as it purports to limit Elstad’s eligibility for parole.

On December 14, 1973, Elstad was convicted of selling a narcotic drug, heroin, in violation of AS 17.10.010. At that time the superior court suspended the imposition of sentence and placed Elstad on probation until…