State v. Odis

CRICHTON, J.,

additionally concurs and assigns reasons.

|,I agree with the majority’s decision to deny the writ in this matter. I write separately regarding defendant’s complaint that the sentence of 75 years at hard labor is excessive. To preserve any claim regarding sentencing, including a claim of excessiveness, La. C.Cr.P. art. 881.1(A) 'requires a defendant to file a motion to reconsider sentence within thirty days of the imposition of the sentence. See, e.g. State v. Mims, 619 So.2d 1059, 1060 (La.1993). A defendant’s failure to file a motion to reconsider within 30 day period set forth…