State v. Grillette’s Empirical Analysis

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9 state decisions

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1. “Generally, maximum penalties are reserved for the worst offenders and the worst offenses. State v. Lathers, 444 So.2d 96 (La.1983). Although obviously harsh, the present sentences appear warranted by the seriousness of the offenses, defendant’s ample criminal history, his propensity for recidivism and the very severe injuries caused. See, e.g., State v. Douglas, 389 So.2d 1263 (La.1980); State v. Proctor, 354 So.2d 488 (La.1977); State v. Wright, 535 So.2d 765 (La.App. 2d Cir.1988); State v. Weeks, 449 So.2d 1158 (La.App. 2d Cir.1984), all affirming maximum 99-year sentences for armed robbery. Similarly, note the affirmance of maximum 30-year sentences for aggravated burglary in State v. Howard, 414 So.2d 1210 (La.1982); State v. Lambert, 550 So.2d 847 (La.App. 2d Cir.1989); State v. Harden, 506 So.2d 1265 (La.App. 2d Cir.1987), [writ denied], 512 So.2d 438 (La.1987), and State v. Bibbens, 525 So.2d 255 (La.App. 1st Cir.1988). Likewise, see Proctor, supra, and State v. Washington, 550 So.2d 698 (La.App. 2d Cir.1989), both sustaining maximum 50-year sentences for attempted second degree murder.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 61 So. 3d 801 - State v. Guillory