KAHN, J.
Does section 775.084, Florida Statutes (2002), authorize the trial court to sentence a criminal defendant as both a violent career criminal and a habitual felony offender on one count of resisting arrest with violence? We find that such a sentence violates neither double jeopardy protections nor legislative intent. We certify conflict to the Florida Supreme Court.
In the judgment and sentence entered below, the circuit court designated appellant Michael...
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