She subsequently received a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. State v. LaCaze, 759 So.2d 773, 776 (La.App. 3d Cir. 1999). On direct appeal, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed her conviction, id. at 789, and the Louisiana Supreme Court denied her writ of certiorari, State v. LaCaze, 770 So.2d 359 (La. 2000).
The need for the recordation of evidence upon which the judgment is based is not absolute; it is the court's ability to review and demonstration of prejudice that are at issue. State v. LaCaze, 99-728 (LaApp. 3 Cir. 12/8/99), 759 So.2d 773, writ denied 2000-0058 (La. 10/6/00), 770 So.2d 359. In State v. Hawkins, 90-1235 (LaApp.
Id. State v. Brown, 97-1531 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 06/10/98), 715 So.2d 566, writ denied, 98-1790 (La. 09/23/98), 724 So.2d 773, was recognized as overruled in State v. LaCaze, 99-728 (La.App. 3d Cir. 12/08/99), 759 So.2d 773. However, it is cited as historical reference, and not relied upon, in State v. Coleman, supra.
Thus, the prosecutor did not improperly vouch for the credibility of Brunson. See and compareState v. LaCaze, 99-728, pp. 25-26 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 12/8/99), 759 So.2d 773, 788. ALLEGED PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT