Williams v. State

Leonard Otis Williams challenges his convictions and sentences for two counts of sexual battery. We affirm the judgments but reverse the sentences because these life felonies cannot be enhanced under section 775.084(4), Florida Statutes (1993) or section 794.023, Florida Statutes (1993).

Williams was convicted as a principal on two counts of sexual battery with great force. Sexual battery with great force is a life felony pursuant to section 794.011(3), Florida Statutes (1993). A defendant who is convicted of a life felony cannot have his sentence enhanced under the habitual offender statute,…