State v. Shell

AMY, Judge.

pThe State charged the defendant with negligent homicide following an automobile accident that resulted in the death of the passenger. After the defendant entered a no-contest plea to the charge, the trial court sentenced the defendant to four years at hard labor. The trial court further imposed restitution costs to the victim’s family. On appeal, the defendant asserts that the imposed sentence is excessive and that the trial court failed to establish a payment plan for the restitution costs. For the following reasons, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

The State charged…