State v. Dickerson, 584 So. 2d 1140

PER CURIAM.

Granted in part.

La.Rev.Stat. 15:529.1 requires that the sentencing judge vacate the original sentence and resentence the defendant as a multiple offender. In resentencing, the judge must impose a sentence authorized by La.Rev.Stat. 15:529.1. That statute does not authorize the imposition of a fine, but only provides for enhanced sentences relating to the term of imprisonment. The trial judge was therefore without authority to impose a fine on resentencing under La.Rev.Stat. 15:529.1.

Accordingly, the fine and default provisions of defendant‘s sentence are deleted. The application is otherwise denied.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Dickerson

Court Name: Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date Published: Sep 6, 1991

Citations: 584 So. 2d 1140; 1991 WL 173344; 91-K-1120

Docket Number: 91-K-1120

Court Abbreviation: La.