Legal Opinion
Kent v. Dep't of Corr.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided October 17, 2018No. NUMBER 2017 CA 1761Published
1Opinion of the CourtGuidry, J.
*516An inmate appeals the dismissal of his petition for judicial review contesting the computation of his sentence by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC). For the following reasons, we vacate the district court's judgment and remand this matter with instructions.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
According to documentation in the record before us, on July 29, 2013, the appellant, Tracy Kent, committed the offense of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana) with intent to distribute in violation of La. R.S. 40:966(A) (count 1), while also being in violation…
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- State v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2001
- Madison v. WardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2002
- State v. TilleryLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2014
- Boddye v. LA. Dept. of CorrectionsLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2015
- Blair v. StalderLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2001
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