State v. Bell

In this case, defendant, Kirk Bell, challenges the trial court's denial of his motion to correct illegal sentence. For the reasons that follow, we dismiss this matter for lack of appellate jurisdiction.

Procedural History

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, a violation of La. R.S. 40:967(A) ; thereafter, the trial judge sentenced defendant to fifteen years imprisonment at hard labor with credit for time served. Subsequently, the State alleged and proved that defendant was a third felony offender; thereafter, the trial judge…