State v. Washington

It Ronald Lee Washington was convicted at jury trial of middle-grade theft of goods valued at least $100.00, but less than $500.00. He was subsequently adjudicated to be a fourth felony offender, and sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole,1 or suspension of sentence. We affirm in all respects.

FACTS

On August 10, 2004, Washington was caught shoplifting at Shreveport’s Foot Action in Mall St. Vincent as he hid behind a rack while concealing two $60.00 jerseys. Mall security, which included an off-duty Shreveport police officer, apprehended the suspect.…