The defendant, Edward L. Jones, was originally charged with second degree murder, a violation of LSA-R.S. 14:30.1, and obstruction of justice, a violation of LSA-R.S. 14:130.1. Pursuant to a plea agreement, defendant pled guilty to the reduced charge of manslaughter, a violation of LSA-R.S. 14:31, and obstruction of justice. The district court imposed the maximum sentence of 40 years at hard labor for the...
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