DANAHY, Acting Chief Judge.
In this case we address the meaning and the application of Florida's "Hate Crime Statute," section 775.085, Florida Statutes (1991). The words "hate crime" are a misnomer; the statute is an enhancement statute, providing for the reclassification as set forth in the statute of any felony or misdemeanor "if the commission of such felony or misdemeanor evidences prejudice based on the race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation...
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