STATE v. FISHER (2026)

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

STATE of Louisiana, Appellee v. Reginald L. FISHER, Appellant

No. 56,853-KA

Decided: September 30, 2026

Before COX, HUNTER, and MARCOTTE, JJ.

LOUISIANA APPEALS AND WRIT SERVICE By: Remy V. Starns, Logansport, Douglas D. Brown, Hammond, Counsel for Appellant REGINALD L. FISHER, Pro Se JAMES E. STEWART, SR., District Attorney, COURTNEY N. RAY, MARGARET RICHIE GASKINS, Assistant District Attorneys, Counsel for Appellee

This appeal arises from Reginald L. Fisher's convictions and sentences for two counts of sexual battery in violation of La. R.S. 14:43.1. A review of the appellate record reveals that the trial court failed to rule on Fisher's pro se motions for new trial and post-verdict judgment of acquittal prior to sentencing him, in accordance with La. C. Cr. P. arts. 821 and 853. The trial court ruled on counseled motions prior to sentencing but denied his pro se motions after sentencing.

Accordingly, we vacate Fisher's sentences, vacate the trial court's late ruling on Fisher's pro se motions, and remand for a hearing and disposition on his pro se motions prior to resentencing, reserving to Fisher his right to appeal his conviction and sentence. State v. Short, 22-263 (La. App. 5 Cir. 2/27/23), 359 So.3d 1004; State v. Whitaker, 51,632 (La. App. 2 Cir. 5/25/17), 225 So. 3d 524; State v. Robinson, 06-464 (La. App. 5 Cir. 12/12/06), 947 So. 2d 783.

PER CURIAM.

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