State v. Wilcoxon

jiHIGHTOWER, Judge.

After a two-day bench trial, a judge found Thomas D. Wilcoxon guilty as charged of negligent homicide, LSA-R.S. 14:32. After considering the Louisiana Felony Sentencing Guidelines and a presentence investigation report, the court deviated from the suggested grid cell and imposed the maximum term of imprisonment, five years at hard labor. Wilcoxon now appeals, assigning several errors. For the reasons expressed herein, we affirm.

FACTS

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on September 17, 1992, defendant began the return trip from Bastrop to his home in Crossett, Arkansas. Driving his…