La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 881.5 : CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — SENTENCE — GENERAL SENTENCING PROVISIONS — Correction of illegal sentence by trial court TEXT PDF On motion of the state or the defendant, or on its own motion, at any time, the court may correct a sentence imposed by that court which exceeds the maximum sentence authorized by law. La. Cr.P. § 881.5 Acts 1991, No. 38, §1. SEE ACTS 1991, NO. 38, §3, FOR SPECIAL EFFECTIVE DATE.