Troutman v. State
Troutman v. State
Opinion of the Court
Bennie Troutman (herein “Troutman”) appeals the imposition of consecutive sentences in the county jail, the aggregate of which exceeds one year. The state concedes that these sentences were improper. We vacate the sentences and remand for resentencing.
Troutman entered a plea of nolo contende-re and was adjudicated guilty of one felony (Count I) and two misdemeanors (Counts II and III). Count I was unlawful possession of a controlled substance,
We certify the following question to the supreme court as one of great public importance:
CAN ARMSTRONG BE APPLIED TO A CASE IN WHICH A DEFENDANT IS CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR?
Sentences VACATED; REMANDED for resentencing in accordance with Locke v. State, 656 So.2d 571 (Fla. 5th DCA 1995).
. § 893.13(6)(a), Fla.Stat. (1993).
. § 893.13(6)(b), Fla.Stat. (1993).
.§ 893.147(1), Fla.Stat. (1993).
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- Bennie TROUTMAN v. STATE of Florida
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