It's interesting that the two domestic violence-related charges would be dismissed by the state as "a condition" of his entry into the Anchorage Veterans Court.  Since entering the Veterans Court seems to be to the defendant's advantage vs. appearing in regular District Court, why would a "condition" of entry be dismissal of charges instead of some more stringent requirement?  When the DA says "I'm not treating his case any different than I would anyone under the same charges or circumstances," does that mean-  as a "condition" of entry into the Veterans Court- he always dismisses domestic violence charges against drunk veterans who beat women?

According to the Alaska Court System, an eligible veteran must be a resident of Anchorage, Was the defendant a resident of Anchorage when the DA made the deal? Is he now?