Whether the Louisiana Supreme Court erred in denying petitioner's writ application on direct appeal regarding specific intent for manslaughter, whether the 100-year sentence without probation or parole was unconstitutionally excessive, and whether sentences should be remanded for ruling on post-trial motions

WHETHER THE LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT ERRED WHEN IT DENIED PETITIONER'S WRIT APPLICATION FILED ON DIRECT APPEAL AND THE CLAIM THAT PETITIONER POSSESSED THE REQUISITE SPECIFIC INTENT TO SUPPORT A CONVICTION OF MANSLAUGHTER ? WHETHER THE SENTENCE IMPOSED OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS, WITHOUT THE BENEFITS OF PROBATION, PAROLE OR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE WAS UNCONSTITUTIONALLY EXCESSIVE? WHETHER THE SENTENCES SHOULD BE SET ASIDE AND THE MATTER REMANDED FOR RULING ON THE POST-TRIAL MOTIONS?