State v. Jones

11A jury convicted the defendant, Kenneth Paul Jones, of two counts of forgery, in violation of La. R.S. 14:72, Jones was sentenced to 10 years at hard labor on each count, with the sentences to be served consecutively. For the following reasons, we affirm Jones’ convictions, vacate the sentences imposed and remand to the trial court for resentencing with instructions that Jones’ two sentences be served concurrently.

FACTS

Eliza Jones (“Eliza”) ordered a bqjc of personal checks from Sabine State Bank but failed to receive them by mail. After contacting the bank, Eliza was told that the checks…