State v. Klause

G. WILLIAM SWIFT, Judge Pro Tem.

Defendant, Michael D. Klause, pled guilty to the crime of altering the serial number of a firearm, a violation of LSA-R.S. 40:1788(B). In exchange for this plea, the State dismissed a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On July 16, 1987, Klause was sentenced to serve *1077four years at hard labor and fined $500.00. In default of the payment of the fine and costs he is to serve six months in the parish jail. Defendant has timely appealed, contending the sentence is excessive and that the trial court failed to comply with the sentencing guidelines…