Brown v. State

PARKER, Judge.

Frank Brown appeals his sentences which departed from the sentencing guidelines. We find both valid and invalid reasons for departure are present; therefore, it is necessary to reverse and remand for a new sentencing hearing.

Brown pleaded guilty to five felony charges and stipulated to a factual basis on each of the charges. These facts reveal that all of the crimes occurred within six days of each other.

On January 2, 1987, Brown committed the crime of robbery with a deadly weapon when he held a knife to a convenience store clerk, opened the cash register, and removed money. On…