Coots v. State

RYDER, Judge.

The appellant, Thomas M. Coots, was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery and one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries.

The appellant has raised several arguments on appeal, but we find merit only in his contention that the trial court erred in sentencing him as a habitual offender under section 775.084, Florida Statutes (1981).

The state gave notice to appellant that it would be seeking an enhanced penalty under section 775.084 on any sentence or sentences that the appellant might receive. After guilty verdicts were rendered on the charges against…