Thomas M. Palmer v. State of Florida

Thomas Palmer appeals his convictions and sentences for trafficking in methamphetamine and manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine). He asserts the convictions violate double jeopardy principles because they are based on the same act. We find that not to be the case.

Palmer argues he’s being punished twice for the act of manufacturing methamphetamine. The manufacture of controlled substances is a felony under section 893.13(1), Florida Statutes. And the trafficking statute, section 893.135(l)(f)l., Florida Statutes, provides that a person who “knowingly sells, purchases,…