John E. Bush v. State Alaska

This is a consolidated appeal involving one defendant. John E. Bush was convicted of two counts of selling cocaine, former AS 17.10.010, following a court trial. Bush was subsequently convicted of another count of selling cocaine, former AS 17.10.010, and one count of perjury, AS 11.56.200(a) following a jury trial. Bushs consolidated sentence on all charges was thirteen years with two suspended. Bush appeals this sentence as excessive. He also appeals his convictions on the sale of cocaine charges which were tried by Judge Ripley, arguing that Judge Ripley erred in rejecting his entrapment defense. We affirm Bushs convictions but reverse his sentences.