State v. Banks

Supreme Court of Louisiana March 26, 1987

State v. Banks, 503 So. 2d 1007 (La. 1987)

1987 La. LEXIS 8873

Believing, Cole, Denied, Lemmon, Should

Opinion of the Court

In re Banks, Ronnie K. Sr.; applying for writ of certiorari and/or review, mandamus; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. CR 86-512; Parish of Calcasieu, 14th Judicial District Court, Div. “H”, No. 11660-83.

Prior report: La.App., 503 So.2d 529.

Granted. Sentence is vacated. 18 months sentence of imprisonment is apparently excessive. Case remanded to the district court for resentencing with full compliance with La.Code Criminal Procedure Art. 894.1. Otherwise, denied.

LEMMON and COLE, JJ., dissent, believing the writ should be denied.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Ronnie K. BANKS, Sr.
Cited By: 1 case
Status: Published