State v. Jackson

hMURRAY, Judge.

Timothy A. Jackson was charged with theft of .merchandise worth more than $100 and less than $500, a violation of La.R.S. 14:67(B)(2). After trial on April 10, 1996, he was foun,d guilty as charged. On May 13, 1996, the State filed a multiple bill and after a hearing on the matter, Mr. Jackson was sentenced to life imprisonment without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence as a fourth felony offender under La. R.S. 15;529.1.

' Through counsel Mr. Jackson filed a motion to reconsider the sentence, which was denied. This appeal followed.

FACTS:

Michael Thompson, a…