State v. Trackling

EDWIN A. LOMBARD, Judge.

11 The defendant, Sylvester Tracking, contends that his life sentence as a multiple offender is constitutionally excessive. After review of the record in light of the applicable law and the arguments of the parties, we affirm the defendant’s sentence.

Relevant Facts and Procedural History

On October 22, 2003, the defendant was convicted by a 6-person jury of one count of attempted sexual battery, a violation of La.Rev.Stat. 14:43.1. The court ordered a presentence investigation report and, on January 9, 2004, sentenced the defendant to serve five years at hard labor…