Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1987

State v. Banks

State v. Banks
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided March 26, 1987 · Believing, Cole, Denied, Lemmon, Should
503 So. 2d 1007; 1987 La. LEXIS 8873 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Banks

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.

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