Rollinson v. State

Kevin Rollinson appeals his sentence imposed pursuant to section 775.082(8), Florida Statutes (1997), the “Prison Releasee Reoffender Act” (“Act”), after his conviction for burglary of a structure (Count I), grand theft (Count II), and battery on a law enforcement officer (Count III). He asserts that the Act is facially unconstitutional on numerous grounds.

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BACKGROUND

Section 775.082(8)(a)l. of the Act1 provides:

“Prison releasee reoffender” means any defendant who commits, or attempts to commit ... [a]ny felony that involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against an individual…