PER CURIAM.
The defendants, Houston J. Hawkins and David H. Smith, were tried by a jury and convicted of the crime of armed robbery. Each was sentenced to serve twenty-five years in the state penitentiary at hard labor. La.R.S. 14:64.
While the defendants reserved and perfected two bills of exceptions during their trial, counsel only argues bill of exceptions No. 2, contending that the penalty provision under La.R.S. 14:64 constitutes cruel and unusual punishment...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.