STATE v. SIMS

No. 85-K-2391.

483 So.2d 1006 (1986)

STATE of Louisiana v. Donald Ray SIMS.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

March 7, 1986.


Granted. Considering the aggregate of the consecutive sentences to be excessive, we set aside the sentences and remand for resentencing.

DENNIS, J., dissents with reasons.

BLANCHE and LEMMON, JJ., dissent from the order.

DENNIS, Justice, dissenting.

I respectfully dissent.

Concurrent rather than consecutive sentences are the usual rule, at least for a defendant without a previous criminal record and in the absence of a showing that...

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