No. 88-KH-2319 Precedential Set aside Processed

State ex rel. Blackstone v. Butler

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed April 27, 1990 · 559 So. 2d 491

Opinion text

PER CURIAM. Granted. The evidence was insufficient to support relator’s conviction of simple escape. However, every element of the offense of attempted simple escape was established beyond a reasonable doubt. Accordingly, the conviction and sentence for simple escape is set aside. The case is remanded to the district court with instructions to enter a judgment of guilty of attempted simple escape and to sentence rela *492 tor accordingly. La.Code Crim.Proc.Ann. art. 821 E.