Bellon v. State

OPINION

Robert Linzy Bellon appeals from his judgment of conviction. Bellon was sentenced to a term of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, with an equal and consecutive term for the use of a deadly weapon.

Bellon argues on appeal that the district court erred by admitting the testimony of Louisiana police officers regarding threats that Bellon made against them after his arrest.1 Bellon argues that the statements do not properly fall within the res gestae exception permitting the admission of such evidence. We agree and conclude that the district court abused its discretion by…