Massey v. State

Paul A. Massey appeals the sentences imposed after his convictions for robbery with a *834firearm and third degree grand theft. On review, we find no merit in Massey’s contention that he was improperly sentenced as a habitual violent felony offender because the prior qualifying conviction occurred in another state. This court has consistently held that the habitual violent offender statute does not require the qualifying felony to have been committed in Florida. See Richardson v. State, 622 So.2d 1061 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993); Bunch v. State, 622 So.2d 525 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993); Canales v. State, 571…