PER CURIAM.
Appellant appeals his sentence for manslaughter. It is true, as appellant contends, that manslaughter is a second degree felony under section 782.07, Florida Statutes. However, pursuant to section 775.087(1)(b), Florida Statutes, for purposes of sentencing, this felony was reclassified to a first degree felony because of the use of a weapon. Thus, the trial court did not commit error in reclassifying the felony and appellant was not subjected to an illegal...
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