Cortez Hatten, Petitioner v. State of Florida, Respondent

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida held that a trial court may impose the mandatory minimum under the 10‑20‑Life statute even if it exceeds the statutory maximum for the underlying felony, but may not add any additional years without separate statutory authority. Accordingly, the Court quashed the First District Court of Appeal's sentencing decision and remanded for resentencing.