State v. Taylor

*220Defendant, Darrell Taylor, appeals his sentence of twenty-five years for a conviction of distribution of heroin in violation of La. R.S. 40:966(A). On appeal, defendant argues that his sentence is excessive. He further argues that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance at the sentencing proceeding. For the following reasons, we affirm defendant's conviction and affirm his sentence as amended, and remand the matter for correction of the sentencing minute entry.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On December 6, 2016, a St. Charles Parish Grand Jury returned an indictment charging defendant, Darrell…