Hester v. State

SMITH, Judge.

Appellant appeals his classification as a habitual offender and the enhancement of his sentence for attempted second degree murder with a firearm and armed robbery.

Appellant argues that in classifying him as a habitual offender, the trial court failed to make specific findings of fact demonstrating the need for an extended prison term to protect the public. Appellant also asserts that the trial court erred in departing from the guidelines based upon reasons already factored into the guidelines score. We affirm on both issues for the reasons set out in our opinion in a companion…