478 So. 2d 622 - State v. Tomlin’s Empirical Analysis

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9 state decisions

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1. “The mere fact that multiple convictions result from a single course of conduct does not necessarily require that the sentences be served concurrently. However, in such a situation, a judgment directing that sentences be served consecutively requires particular justification. State v. Ortega, 382 So.2d 921 (La.1983), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 848 , 101 S.Ct. 135 , 66 L.Ed.2d 58 ; State v. Williams, 445 So.2d 1171 (La.1984). Factors to be considered include those enumerated under LSA-C.Cr.P. Art. 894.1 as well as consideration of whether the defendant poses an unusual risk to the safety of the public. State v. Sherer, 437 So.2d 276 (La.1983); State v. Taylor, 430 So.2d 686 (La.App. 2d Cir.1983), writ denied, 438 So.2d 575 (La.1983); State v. Lewis, 430 So.2d 1286 (La.App. 1st Cir.1983), writ denied, 435 So.2d 433 (La.1983).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 493 So. 2d 766 - State v. Jacobs

2. “[i]f the defendant is convicted of two or more offenses based on the same act or transaction, or constituting parts of a common scheme or plan, the terms of imprisonment shall be served concurrently unless the court expressly directs that some or all be served consecutively.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 539 So. 2d 993 - State v. Smith