PER CURIAM.
The question presented is whether the trial court must consider a presentence investigation prior to deciding that imposition of a habitual offender sentence "is not necessary for the protection of the public... ." § 775.084(4)(c), Fla. Stat. (1991).
Under the statute, "[t]he court shall obtain and consider a presentence investigation prior to the imposition of a sentence as a habitual felony offender or a habitual violent felony offender...
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