State v. Bonnette

DOMENGEAUX, Judge.

The defendant, Diana Bonnette, was charged by bill of information with simple burglary, a violation of La.R.S. 14:62. She was tried before a six-person jury, found guilty by a unanimous verdict, and on May 23, 1985, was sentenced to serve eighteen months in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

FACTS

On November 16, 1984, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ryland returned to their home in Ruby, Louisiana, and noticed that several items were missing. Mrs. Ryland testified that among the items taken were a video cassette recorder, a calculator, and a rifle. In addition,…