State v. Burks

I t CHARLES R. JONES, Judge.

Cynthia Burks appeals her sentence in connection with her conviction for possession of cocaine as a second felony offender. She was initially sentenced to thirteen months at hard labor, and was resentenced to thirty-seven months after a multiple bill hearing was conducted. Following a review of the record, we reverse, vacate the thirty-seven-month sentence, and reinstate the thirteen-month sentence.

On May 13, 1999, Cynthia Burks was charged by bill of information with possession of cocaine in violation of La. R.S. 40:967(C). Burks elected a bench trial after being…