State v. Becnel

*1211Defendant, Victor L. Becnel, appeals his convictions and sentences for negligent homicide, a violation of La. R.S. 14:32(A)(1) (count one), and intimidation of a witness, a violation of La. R.S. 14:129.1 (count two). Defendant was sentenced to five years at hard labor on count one and eight years at hard labor on count two. On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a new trial and/or motion for post-verdict judgment of acquittal because the evidence was insufficient to support the jury's verdicts. Defendant also argues that his sentences are excessive.

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