Sears v. State

SILBERMAN, Judge.

Mack Sears was charged with aggravated battery involving the use of a deadly weapon, shooting into a dwelling, and attempted first degree murder involving a firearm. He was convicted as charged on the aggravated battery and the shooting into a dwelling. He was also convicted of attempted manslaughter with the use of a firearm, a lesser included offense to the attempted murder charge. Sears argues that the convictions for aggravated battery and attempted manslaughter violate his double jeopardy rights. We disagree and affirm.

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