The Defendant, Eugene Fortino, appeals from his conviction of second degree battery and his sentence to four years imprisonment at hard labor. We affirm the conviction and sentence and remand.
The Defendant was charged on August 22, 2001 with second degree battery on his estranged wife, Constantina Lopipero (Lopipero), a violation of La.R.S. 14:34.1. He pled not guilty at arraignment. On...
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