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Gaither v. State
436 So. 2d 289
Fla. Dist. Ct. App.
1983
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OTT, Chief Judge.

Count 3 of a five-count information alleged that appellant carried a concealed .25 *290caliber automatic pistol. Count 5 alleged that while committing a felony appellant carried a concealed firearm, and the information described the same firearm as that described in count 3. Appellant was convicted and sentenced for both crimes.

Because the charging language requires proof of each and every element of count 3 for conviction under count 5, count 3 is a “category 2” lesser-included offense within count 5. See Fla.Std. Jury Instr. (Crim.) Schedule of Lesser Included Offenses, p. 261-62. Principles of double jeopardy preclude convictions and sentences for both offenses. Bell v. State, 437 So.2d 1057 (Fla.1983).

Accordingly, appellant’s conviction and sentence for carrying a concealed weapon are REVERSED.

HOBSON and RYDER, JJ., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: Gaither v. State
Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Date Published: Jul 29, 1983
Citation: 436 So. 2d 289
Docket Number: No. 82-2229
Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.
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