State v. Lewis

| lAlthough I agree with the majority opinion affirming the conviction in this case, I disagree with the decision insofar as it vacates the sentence imposed in this case and remands for resentencing.

As stated by our Supreme Court, “[o]n sentence review, the only pertinent query is whether the trial court abused it broad sentencing discretion, not whether another sentence might have been more appropriate.” State v. McBride, 01-588 (La.2/8/02), 807 So.2d 836. In the present case, the trial judge gave extensive reasons for sentencing, stating that he had thoroughly considered the criteria under…