State v. Ostrom

I,The defendant was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (“DWI”), fourth offense. He was sentenced to twelve years’ imprisonment at hard labor, with all but sixty days suspended, placed on probation for five years with conditions, and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and costs. The defendant appeals, arguing that the facts pertaining to the so-called “cleansing period” for the predicate DWI offenses were not proven by the state. Rejecting that argument for reversal, we affirm the conviction and sentence.

Facts

Shortly after midnight on October 28, 2006, Louisiana State Police…