State v. Scheanette

Defendant, Timothy Delee Scheanette, was convicted of second degree battery and second degree kidnapping. For the battery, defendant was sentenced to four and one-half years at hard labor and ordered to pay a fine of $2,000 plus court costs, or serve 180 days in default thereof. For the kidnapping, defendant was sentenced to 15 years at hard labor, with all but four and one-half years suspended. The sentences were ordered to be served concurrently. Defendant has appealed. For the reasons set forth below, defendant's convictions and sentences are affirmed.

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Defendant was…