Martin v. State

We affirm appellant’s convictions. In doing so, we specifically reject on the authority of Ferguson v. State, 533 So.2d 763 (Fla.1988), and Faison v. State, 426 So.2d 963 (Fla.1983), appellant’s contention that the trial court erred in denying his motion for acquittal on the kidnapping count.

Appellant was declared a habitual offender under the provisions of section 775.-084(3), Florida Statutes (1987). The 1987 version of the statute required the trial court to make an express finding, as a predicate to habitualization, that an extended term of incarceration was necessary for the protection…