State v. Webster

Defendant John Lee Webster was charged with and convicted of illegal possession of stolen things over $1,500, in violation of La. R.S. 14:69(B)(1),1 and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment at hard labor. He now appeals his conviction and sentence. For the following reasons, his conviction and sentence are vacated; a conviction of illegal possession of stolen property valued at under $500, in violation of La. R.S. 14:69(B)(3), is entered; and the matter is remanded for resentencing.

FACTS

On October 26, 2015, Defendant was charged by bill of information with illegal possession of stolen things…