Washington v. State

The appellant was convicted and sentenced on the following charges: Count I: Sexual battery with a firearm, in violation of Section 794.011(2), Florida Statutes (1989) — sentenced to 25 years; Count II: Unlawful possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense, in violation of Section 790.07, Florida Statutes (1989)— sentenced to 5 years; and Count III: Aggravated assault, in violation of Section 784.021(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1989) — sentenced to 15 years.

We find that the trial court erred in convicting and sentencing the defendant to both possession of a firearm in commission…