McClain v. State

OPINION

COATS, Judge.

John McClain has appealed to this court from a conviction for driving with a suspended license in violation of AS 28.15.-291(a). McClain entered a nolo contendere plea to the charge, preserving his right to appeal under Cooksey v. State, 524 P.2d 1251 (Alaska 1974) and Oveson v. Anchorage, 574 P.2d 801 (Alaska 1978).

On January 9,1980, McClain was charged with driving while his license was suspended. McClain’s license was suspended by the *1266Department of Motor Vehicles due to accumulation of points under the state’s point system for traffic violations, AS 28.15.221 —.261. The…