Dodge v. Municipality of Anchorage

OPINION

COATS, Judge.

Michael Dodge was convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) 1 and sentenced to serve one year in prison and pay a fine of $5000. The sentencing court revoked Dodge’s driver’s license for the rest of his life. The original judgment against Dodge contains no order that Dodge be screened for alcohol treatment or participate in a treatment program.

Dodge moved for correction of his sentence, arguing that the sentence was illegal because it contained no requirement of alcohol screening or treatment. 2 In response to Dodge’s motion District Court Judge Stephanie Rhoades issued…