Jackson v. State

Appellant, Lavon Jackson, appeals his conviction and sentence of possession of a firearm by a violent career criminal pursuant to section 790.235, Florida Statutes (1995). We reverse the conviction, because the statute was enacted in violation of the single-subject provision of the Florida constitution.

A four-count information was filed against appellant in February 1996. However, this appeal concerns only an amended count charging that on January 19, 1996, appellant committed the offense of possession of a firearm by a violent career criminal, in violation of section 790.235, *307Florida…