Simplice v. State

Marco Simplice appeals from his convictions and sentences on four counts of robbery with a weapon (lesser-included offenses of robbery with a firearm, charged in the information), and one count of grand theft. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on four counts of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated battery. Simplice raises three issues relating to his convictions, and one relating to his sentencing. We agree with Simplice as to the sentencing issue, but see no other issue that merits discussion. Relevant to the sentencing issue, the trial judge in this case initiated plea…