Reese v. State

OPINION

MANNHEIMER, Judge.

Michael T. Reese received a composite sentence of 6 years to serve for the two crimes of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor, AS 11.41.436(a), and fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (possession of cocaine), AS 11.71.040(a). Reese contends that this sentence is excessive. Reese also contends that the sentencing judge should have alerted him, before imposing sentence, that the judge intended to impose a sentence more severe than 4 years to serve. We conclude that Reese was on sufficient notice that he might receive more than 4 years to serve,…