Johnson v. State

WALKER, GRISSIM H., Associate Judge.

Appellant was charged with first degree murder and found guilty by the jury of the lesser included offense of manslaughter.

The state moved for an enhanced penalty under section 775.084, Florida Statutes (1977). The court, following a sentencing hearing as provided in the statute, imposed an enhanced penalty. The appellant contends there were errors in the sentencing proceedings but this court finds none and affirms the sentence except as hereinafter set forth.

Appellant was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment, with the final 10 years suspended and the…