Clarkson v. State

KELLY, Judge.

Michael M. Clarkson appeals from the sentence imposed upon him for the offense of felon in possession of a firearm. We agree that the trial court erred in imposing a minimum mandatory sentence for that offense and, therefore, reverse and remand for resentencing as to that count.

On November 4, 1997, Clarkson entered open pleas of guilty to attempted first-degree murder, four counts of armed robbery, three counts of attempted armed robbery, armed kidnaping, felon in possession of a firearm, and carrying a concealed firearm. His resulting sentences were based on the 1995 guidelines…