MARCUS, Justice.
William Wayne Meshell was charged by bill of information with cruelty to a juvenile in violation of La.R.S. 14:93. After trial by jury, defendant was found guilty as charged and sentenced to serve seven years at hard labor and to pay a fine of $750. On appeal, defendant relies on a single assignment of error for reversal of his conviction and sentence. Finding merit to defendant's assigned error, we reverse.
Defendant contends the trial judge...
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