State v. Lewis

Li concur in the affirmation of Mr. Lewis’ convictions and the finding that the terms of imprisonment imposed as part of his sentence were not constitutionally excessive. With respect to the remand for imposition of the fine, however, I reluctantly join the majority opinion, but more especially note that the sentencing judge may yet suspend the payment of the fine.

Because (1) the United States Supreme Court has determined that there is no constitutional prohibition against increasing an appealing defendant’s sentence in the absence of a cross-appeal by the prosecution,1 (2) the Louisiana…