Jackson v. State

GOSHORN, Judge.

Robert James Jackson pled nolo contendere to carrying a concealed firearm (section 790.01(2), Florida Statutes (1989)) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (section 790.23, Florida Statutes (1989)). He contends that he cannot be convicted and sentenced for both offenses. *1244We disagree. The Florida Supreme Court has held that carrying a concealed firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon are separate offenses and may properly arise from a single act. See Skeens v. State, 556 So.2d 1113 (Fla.1990).

Jackson also pled guilty to possession of cannabis in an…