Opinion ID: 1764966
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Heading: relationship of article 894.1 to sentence review

Text: La.C.Cr.P. art. 894.1 (1977) sets forth three factors which justify a sentence imposing imprisonment, and eleven other factors which tend to indicate suspension of sentence or probation as appropriate. The statute provides that the latter, while not controlling the discretion of the court, shall be accorded weight by the trial court in its sentencing decision. The enactment concludes that the trial court shall state for the record the considerations taken into account and the factual basis therefor in imposing sentence. State v. Cox, supra, at 121. Even without formal objection at the time, where the trial judge imposes a sentence without adequate compliance with the mandatory requirement of La.C.Cr.P. art. 894.1, that he state the considerations and the factual basis for his sentence, this court may vacate a sentence and remand for re-sentencing, when the reasons for a sentence that is apparently severe or arbitrary in relation to the particular offender and the actual offense committed do not appear in the record. State v. Robicheaux, 412 So.2d 313 (La.1982); State v. Cox, supra . State v. Jackson, 360 So.2d 842 (La. 1978); State v. Scarborough, 359 So.2d 982 (La.1978); State v. Sepulvado, 359 So.2d 137 (La.1978). See also State v. Gibson, 362 So.2d 769 (La.1978).