State of Louisiana v. Paul S. Holland

Opinion

STATE OF LOUISIANA

COURT OF APPEAL, THIRD CIRCUIT

07-696

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PAUL S. HOLLAND

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APPEAL FROM THE

FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF CALCASIEU, NO. 12247-06 HONORABLE G. MICHAEL CANADAY, DISTRICT JUDGE

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MICHAEL G. SULLIVAN

JUDGE

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Court composed of Michael G. Sullivan, Glenn B. Gremillion, and Billy Howard Ezell, Judges.

SENTENCES AFFIRMED AS AMENDED AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

John F. DeRosier District Attorney Carla S. Sigler Assistant District Attorney 1020 Ryan Street Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 (337) 437-3400 Counsel for:

State of Louisiana

Walter M. Sanchez Lorenzi, Sanchez & Barnatt, LLP 518 Pujo Street Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 (337) 436-8401 Counsel for Defendant/Appellant:

Paul S. Holland

SULLIVAN, Judge.

For the reasons assigned in State v. Holland, 07-695 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/__/07),

___ So.2d ___, Defendant’s sentences are affirmed; however, the sentences are

amended to reflect that he is not eligible for diminution of sentence pursuant to

La.R.S. 15:537. This matter is remanded and the trial court is instructed to note the

amendment in the court minutes. Further, the trial court is ordered to correct the court

minutes to reflect that the sentences are to be served without the benefit of parole.

SENTENCES AFFIRMED AS AMENDED AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.