Legette v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Per curiam
Albert Legette appeals his judgment and sentences following his convictions of attempted robbery with a firearm and improper exhibition of a firearm. Mr. Legette contends that the dual convictions constitute a double jeopardy violation. Despite the state’s concession of error on this issue, we conclude these two offenses each require proof of an element that the other does not. § 775.021(4)(a), Fla. Stat. (1993); Blockburger v. United States, 284 U.S. 299, 52 S.Ct. 180, 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932). Robbery requires that force, violence, or fear be used during the course of the offense. § 812.13, Fla.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Blockburger v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1931
- Ellis v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1985
- Kase v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1991
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