Mathis v. State

Keith Mathis appeals his convictions and sentences for possession of a firearm by a violent career criminal (Count I) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (Count II). We affirm the conviction and sentence on Count I. But we agree with Mathis that double jeopardy bars his conviction and sentence for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Like the defendant in Pryor v. State, 48 So.3d 159 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010), Mathis cannot be punished for both firearm possession by a violent career criminal and firearm possession by a convicted felon. Section 775.021(4)(b)3., Florida Statutes…