Hill v. State

Christopher Hill was convicted of burglary of a dwelling and two counts of dealing in stolen property. He was sentenced to three concurrent sentences of 35 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of 30 years as a violent career criminal.

Hill argues that because the two counts of dealing in stolen property are not among the enumerated offenses under section 775.084(l)(d)l,, Florida Statutes (2000), which qualify him for an enhanced sentence, he should be resentenced for those two crimes in accordance with the sentencing guidelines.

To be sentenced as a violent career criminal, a defendant…