Marin v. State

OPINION

COATS, Judge.

Jesus A. Marin was convicted, based upon his plea of no contest, of two counts of misconduct involving a controlled substance in the third degree, AS 11.71.-030(a)(1). Judge Ralph E. Moody sentenced Marin to six years with two years suspended on each count and made those sentences consecutive. Marin’s total sentence was therefore twelve years with four suspended. Marin appeals his sentence to this court. We reverse.

Marin was convicted of delivering one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cocaine to Alexander Resek on September 6, 1983. Marin was also convicted for being in possession…