Hyland v. State

In this consolidated appeal, Excellus Hyland appeals his judgments of conviction and sentences for five counts of armed robbery and four counts of aggravated battery. We affirm Hyland’s convictions, but remand for resentencing.

Hyland was arrested in connection with a thrift store robbery and two separate robberies at the drive-throughs of fast food restaurants. He first asserts error in the trial court’s denial of his motions to suppress his confession at all three trials. Although Hyland was fifteen years of age at the time, we affirm the denials. See Rimpel v. State, 607 So.2d 502, 503…