Floyd v. State

SHAW, Justice.

We have for review Floyd v. State, 707 So.2d 833 (Fla. 1st DCA 1998), based on conflict with Myers v. State, 696 So.2d 893 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997), quashed, 713 So.2d 1013, 23 Fla. L. Weekly S400 (Fla.1998). We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 3(b)(3), Fla. Const. We approve Floyd as explained below.

Charles William Floyd entered a plea of nolo contendere to driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in serious injuries, and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries — all third-degree felonies as charged. The trial court accepted the plea. The…