State v. Joseph

GREMILLION, Judge.

| defendant, Rickey Joseph, appeals his convictions and sentences for simple burglary, a violation of La.R.S. 14:62; theft, $500.00 or more but less than $1,500.00, a violation of La.R.S. 14:67(B)(2), amended by 2014 La. Acts No. 255, § 1; and simple criminal damage to property less than $500.00, a violation of La.R.S. 14:56(B)(1). For the reasons that follow, we affirm Defendant’s convictions, vacate his sentences, and remand to the trial court for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In the wee hours of March 20, 2014, a burglar gained entry…