Supreme Court of Louisiana

State of Louisiana v. Fahim A. Shaikh

October 18, 2017236 So. 3d 1206

Summary

The Supreme Court of Louisiana reinstated the conviction for indecent behavior with a juvenile and upheld the five‑year simple kidnapping sentence, finding the evidence sufficient and the sentence within the trial court’s discretion. It reversed the appellate court’s vacatur of the indecent behavior conviction and remanded for consideration of the sentencing claim on that charge.