SAUNDERS, Judge.
The defendant pled guilty to one count of vehicular homicide, a violation of La.R.S. 14:32.1, and was sentenced to fifteen (15) years at hard labor. Defendant appeals his sentence alleging that it is excessive. We agree and reverse.
FACTS
On February 27, 1993, defendant, while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, caused a head-on collision resulting in the death of John Henry Mattire, Jr.
Defendant...
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