Tippins v. State

Willie C. Tippins appeals the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief pursuant to Rule 3.800(a), Florida Rules of ■Criminal Procedure.

Tippins was convicted of trafficking in cocaine in violation of section 893.135(l)(b)l.b., Florida Statutes. He was sentenced as a habitual felony offender, although section 893.135(l)(b)l.b. provides that the offender “shall be sentenced pursuant to the sentencing guidelines.” Tippins’ sentence is illegal under State v. Mancino, 714 So.2d 429 (Fla.1998). See Bryant v. State, 760 So.2d 1034 (Fla. 5th DCA 2000). Because it is improper on the face of the…