Sands v. State, 542 So. 2d 436

FRANK, Judge.

The appellant, Paul L. Sands, appeals from convictions for robbery with a weapon and assault, alleging that the dual convictions constitute a double jeopardy violation. He is correct.

In Richardson v. State, 523 So.2d 746 (Fla. 5th DCA 1988), the fifth district was presented with an identical set of facts. The court ruled that the conviction for assault could not stand because it is a necessarily lesser included offense of robbery with a weapon. Id. at 747. We agree.

The appellant’s conviction and sentence for assault are reversed. We affirm the appellant’s conviction and sentence for robbery with a weapon.

RYDER, A.C.J., and DANAHY, J., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: Sands v. State

Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida

Date Published: Apr 26, 1989

Citations: 542 So. 2d 436; 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1070; 1989 WL 41167; 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 2273; No. 88-00168

Docket Number: No. 88-00168

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.