Forrest v. State

Arthur King Forrest appeals his conviction and the ensuing sentence which included habitualization and enhancement.

We affirm the conviction, finding that appellant waived the right to consolidation of the charges against him. Fla. R.Crim.P. 3.151(b); State v. Harris, 357 So.2d 758 (Fla. 4th DCA 1978). Having done so, he was not entitled to subsequent discharge on the related felony charges after trial on the misdemeanor charges.

The trial court declared appellant a habitual offender, reciting that the court “finds he’s a danger for the community and for the protection of the public, he ought…