State v. Walker

1 .SUSAN M. CHEHARDY, Judge.

Arthur Walker appeals the mandatory life sentence imposed on him as a fourth-felony habitual offender. We affirm and remand for compliance with La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8.

On October 17, 2000, the Jefferson Parish District Attorney filed a bill of information charging Arthur Walker with ten counts of cocaine distribution, violations of La.R.S. 40:967(A). The defendant was arraigned on May 29, 2003, and entered pleas of not guilty to all charges. On February 11, 2004 the defendant waived his right to a jury and underwent a bench trial. The judge found him guilty as…