Tiedeman v. State

OPINION

BURKE, Justice.

This decision arises from a sentence appeal.

On April 1, 1977, appellant Lloyd Tiede-man was brought before the superior court at Cordova, Alaska, to be sentenced pursuant to his conviction for unauthorized entry 1 and assault and battery. 2 Both offenses are misdemeanors and together subjected Tiedeman to a maximum possible punishment of eighteen months imprisonment and a fine of $500.00. 3

Prior to imposing sentence the court heard statements from Tiedeman, his counsel, the assistant district attorney, and the person whose home had been the subject of the unauthorized…