Court Orders Resentencing for Man Who Fired Into Car With Juveniles

Appeals court vacates part of sentence, sends case back for new hearing.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:22pm

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An appeals court has vacated part of the sentence of a Lake Charles man accused of firing into a vehicle with five occupants — three of whom were juveniles — and remanded the case back to trial court for resentencing. Deshawn Tremaine Landry pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal damage to property and illegal use of a weapon in the commission of a crime of violence in 2024.

Why it matters

The case highlights the complex legal issues around sentencing for crimes involving minors, as well as the role of plea bargains and appeals in the criminal justice system. The appeals court's decision to vacate part of Landry's sentence and send the case back for resentencing suggests the original sentence may have been excessive.

The details

Landry admitted that on October 2, 2022, he fired into a Mercedes Benz at the corner of 6th and Rosteet streets in Lake Charles after a verbal altercation. Two individuals inside the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds and identified Landry as the shooter. Surveillance footage of the incident was also recovered. Landry was sentenced to 17 years at hard labor for illegal use of weapons in a crime of violence and 13 years for aggravated criminal damage to property, to be served consecutively.

  • On October 2, 2022, Landry fired into the vehicle.
  • On November 2, 2024, Landry pleaded guilty to the charges.
  • The appeals court vacated the sentence and remanded the case for resentencing in 2026.

The players

Deshawn Tremaine Landry

A Lake Charles man who pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal damage to property and illegal use of a weapon in the commission of a crime of violence in 2024.

3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

The appeals court that vacated part of Landry's sentence and remanded the case back to trial court for resentencing.

Lake Charles Police

The police department that responded to the shooting incident and recovered surveillance footage.

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What’s next

The case will be sent back to the trial court for resentencing, where the judge will determine an appropriate sentence for Landry.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for careful consideration of sentencing, especially when minors are involved, and the important role of the appeals process in ensuring fair and proportionate punishments.