Anderson v. State

Anderson, sentenced as a habitual offender and a prison releasee reoffender, claims that he had inadequate notice of the state’s intent to seek a habitual offender sentence. He also asserts the unconstitutionality of the Prison Releasee Reoffender Act and the habitual offender statute. We affirm.

Anderson was convicted of escape, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, and petit theft. Shortly after charges were filed, the state filed a notice of intent, pursuant to section 775.084, Florida Statutes, seeking to declare Anderson a habitual offender. The notice…