Sent to Angola to die a long time from now. It happened, according to The Times-Picayune , to a LaCombe man earlier this year. The sentencing judge s hands were tied. There could be no consideration of the man s attempt at rehabilitation, no consideration of the hardship his family will endure, no consideration of police solicitation, no consideration of his work history. Things that should have been considered.
Life means life.
Let the judges judge. We pay them to determine sentences and the legislature should provide a sentencing range, step back, and let the judges do their thing. Call your representative and let him know if you agree.