WOODARD, Judge.
In October 1997, the State charged Mr. Jason A. Helou with second degree battery and simple battery, in violation of La.R.S. 14:34.1 and La.R.S. 14:35, respectively. He waived formal arraignment and pled not guilty. On May 4, 1999, before jury selection, he moved to sever the two counts; the court granted the motion and proceeded with the trial. A six-person jury found him guilty of the second degree battery charge.
Ultimately, the trial court...
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