State v. Rogers

The defendant, Garland Rogers, was charged by bill of information with aggravated battery in violation of LSA-R.S. 14:34. Defendant waived his right to a jury trial and the trial judge found him guilty as charged. The trial judge made a finding that the offense was committed with a firearm and sentenced defendant to serve five years without benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence pursuant to LSA-C.Cr.P. art. 893.1. Defendant appeals his conviction and sentence urging this court to review the record for errors patent. We affirm the conviction, reverse defendant’s sentence and…