State v. Washington

liThe defendant, Alonzo T. Washington, was originally indicted for' first degree murder for a drive-by shooting. 'He subsequently pléd guilty to ■manslaughter. The trial court imposed á sentence of 39 years at hard labor. The’ defendant appeals, claiming that his sentence is excessive. We affirm the defendant’s conviction and sentence.

FACTS'

In May 2013, the defendant was a passenger in a car heading south on Wilder Street in Bossier City when he fired a gun from-the vehicle. Two victims were hit by the gunfire. .While one victim, who was shot in the. qnkle, was only injured, the second,…