Williams v. State

HALL, Judge.

The appellant, Troy Williams, challenges his judgments and sentences for kidnapping, sexual battery, and forgery. Though Williams raises two issues on appeal, we find merit only in his contention that he was improperly classified as a habitual offender. We, therefore, reverse and remand on that issue alone.

*677Citing State v. Johnson, 616 So.2d 1 (Fla.1993), and Rankin v. State, 620 So.2d 1028 (Fla. 2d DCA 1993), Williams contends he was improperly habitualized under an unconstitutional version of the habitual offender statute, i.e., section '775.084(1)(b)(1), Florida Statutes (1989),…