State v. Ruffins

940 So.2d 45 (2006)

STATE of Louisiana, Appellee

v.

Johnny Elron RUFFINS, III, Appellant.

No. 41,033-KA.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

September 20, 2006.

Rehearing Denied October 26, 2006.

Elton B. Richey, Jr., Shreveport, for Appellant.

Paul J. Carmouche, District Attorney, Catherine M. Estopinal, Shreveport, Lea R. Hall, Jr., Tommy J. Johnson, Brady D. O'Callaghan, Assistant District Attorneys, for Appellee.

Before STEWART, PEATROSS & MOORE, JJ.

PEATROSS, J.

Defendant, Johnny Elron Ruffins, III, was convicted of illegal use of a weapon during a crime of violence and illegal possession…