Robinson v. State

Robinson appeals from his judgment and sentence after a jury convicted him of robbery1 (Count I); possession of cocaine2 (Count II), and possession of drug paraphernalia 3 (Count IV). A third count for possession of cannabis, was nolle prossed by the state. We certify this case to the supreme court.4

At issue here is the constitutionality of the Prison Releasee Reoffender Punishment Act (the “Act”), based on the separation of powers doctrine. This court has held that the Act does not violate the separation of power doctrine. Speed v. State, 732 So.2d 17 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999). However, Robinson…