West v. State

OPINION

Before BRYNER, C.J., and COATS and SINGLETON, JJ. SINGLETON, Judge.

Raymond West pleaded nolo contendere and was convicted as an accomplice of one count of burglary in the first degree, AS 11.46.300(a)(1). Superior Court Judge Karl Johnstone sentenced him to a term of seven years in prison with four years suspended. West’s sole argument on appeal is that his sentence is excessive. While we agree that West’s conduct justified a substantial sentence, we find the sentence imposed excessive and remand for resentencing to a term not to exceed five years with two and one-half years suspended.

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