¶1We must reverse O’Brian’s conviction for attempted manslaughter and remand for a new trial because a jury instruction was given on attempted manslaughter by culpable negligence, a non-existent crime in Florida. Taylor v. State, 444 So.2d 931 (Fla.1983); Arline v. State, 550 So.2d 1180 (Fla. 1st DCA 1989). We also remand for resentencing on O’Brian’s conviction for aggravated battery (a second-degree felony), as the State concedes that the sentence was improperly enhanced to a first-degree felony under section 775.087(1), Florida Statutes (1991), based upon O’Brian’s use of a weapon in committing the offense.
649 So. 2d 336
O'Brian v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided January 31, 1995
District Court of Appeal of Florida · decided 1995-01-31
Relies on Taylor v. State · 550 So. 2d 1180 - Arline v. State
Decided 1995-01-31