State v. Arceneaux

In this second appeal, Defendant challenges his 55-year sentence as a third felony offender, which was imposed after a resentencing hearing conducted in accordance with State ex rel. Esteen v. State of Louisiana , 16-949 (La. 1/30/18); 239 So.3d 233, as excessive. After review, we find that his enhanced 55-year sentence is unconstitutionally excessive and, therefore, we vacate his enhanced sentence and remand the matter for resentencing.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Defendant was convicted by a jury in November 1998 of distribution of cocaine in violation of La. R.S. 40:967(A) and was sentenced to 20…