Michel v. State

OPINION

MANNHEIMER, Judge.

The Alaska State Troopers received a tip that Joseph and Stephanie Michel were growing marijuana at their residence in Willow, Alaska. Two troopers were dispatched to the Michels’ residence to investigate this tip.

The Michels’ residence lies off the Parks Highway. The house is not visible from the highway, and the only approach to the house is a 300-yard-long driveway. Four “No Trespassing” signs were posted along this driveway. Driving past these signs, the troopers went up to the house and knocked on the door. When Joseph Michel opened the door, the troopers…