VICTORY, J.
This is a direct appeal under Article V, Section 5(D) of the Louisiana Constitution. The defendant, Michael D. Legrand, was indicted for the first-degree murder of Rafael Santos, in violation of La. R.S. 14:30(A)(1)(specific intent homicide committed in the course of an armed robbery). Following a trial, a jury found the defendant guilty as charged and, after a sentencing hearing, unanimously recommended a sentence of death. The trial court sentenced the...
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