Eugene F. Bottcher, Petitioner v. State of Alaska, Respondent

Summary

The court affirmed the lifetime revocation of Bottcher's driver's license, holding that a lifetime revocation is permissible when the case is extreme and the revocation is necessary to protect the public. A chronic-offender finding is not required, and the superior court was not clearly mistaken in relying on the egregious offense, Bottcher's longstanding alcohol dependence, and the continuing danger he posed when driving. No separate opinions were filed.