State v. Napoli

437 So.2d 868 (1983)

STATE of Louisiana

v.

Charles NAPOLI.

No. 83-K-0667.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

September 2, 1983.

GRANTED IN PART. When the defendant alone seeks review of a conviction and sentence, the court of appeal should review only those issues raised by the defendant and any patent errors favorable to defendant. The court of appeal erred in this case by reviewing a sentencing error unfavorable to defendant, thereby providing a chilling effect on defendant's exercise of his right to appeal. State v. Goodley, 398 So.2d 1068 (La.1981). The judgment of the court of appeal, 428 So.2d 957,…