STATE v. COOKS

No. 18-KA-296.

260 So.3d 1270 (2018)

STATE of Louisiana v. Samuel COOKS.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fifth Circuit.

December 12, 2018.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF/APPELLEE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, Paul D. Connick, Jr. , Metairie, Terry M. Boudreaux , Gretna.

COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT/APPELLANT, SAMUEL COOKS, Holli A. Herrle-Castillo.

DEFENDANT/APPELLANT, SAMUEL COOKS, In Proper Person.

Panel composed of Judges Susan M. Chehardy, Robert A. Chaisson, and John J. Molaison, Jr.


Defendant appeals his convictions and sentences for manslaughter and for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. For the reasons that follow, defendant's convictions and sentences are affirmed; the matter is further remanded for correction of the Uniform Commitment Order, and we grant appellate counsel's motion to withdraw...

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