State v. Haddad

In this appeal, the state challenges the sentence imposed on appellant for the crime of aggravated assault with a firearm. We agree with the state and conclude that the trial court erred in adjudicating appellant guilty of the crime, sentencing him to a three-year minimum mandatory term of imprisonment, and then suspending the adjudication of guilt and sentence in lieu of community control and probation.

Appellant was charged by information with aggravated assault with a firearm contrary to sections 784.021(l)(a) and 775.087, Florida Statutes. Appellant elected to be tried without a jury.…