State v. Williams

Ladarius Williams pled guilty to attempted first degree murder and was sentenced to 50 years at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. A timely motion to reconsider sentence was denied. He now appeals, arguing that his sentence is excessive. We affirm.

*133FACTS

On June 3, 2014, Eddie Ray George bought some cigars at a small store in Shreveport. He was carrying a significant amount of cash. He was followed out of the store by a young black male, who viciously struck him in the head with a pistol, and demanded the cash. The crime was captured on surveillance…