State v. McSweeney

(retired) Pro Tem.

Defendant, James McSweeney, pleaded guilty to two counts of middle grade theft of a value of $400.00 each, in violation of LSA-R.S. 14:67. Defendant was originally charged with distribution of marijuana, three counts of simple burglary, and three counts of theft. In accordance with a plea agreement, the State amended the charges to middle grade theft and defendant agreed to assist in the prosecution of another case. The defendant was sentenced to a term of two years at hard labor for each count, with the sentences to run consecutively. Defendant appeals, complaining that the…