WENTWORTH, Judge.
Appellant seeks review of a judgment of conviction of third degree felony murder and a sentence which was enhanced pursuant to § 775.087(1), Florida Statutes. We affirm the judgment of conviction, but reverse the enhanced sentence since § 775.087(1) is expressly inapplicable when "the use of a weapon or firearm is an essential element" of the substantive offense.
Although the use of a weapon is not an essential element of the substantive...
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