McGrill v. State

Curtis McGrill (McGrill) appeals a final order of the circuit court denying his motion for an alternative sentence and imposing a conviction and sentence. We reverse the order of the trial court, holding that a defendant whose criminal conduct is in •violation of section 893.13(2)(a) or (6)(a), Florida Statutes (2009), is not barred from obtaining an alternative sentence under section 948.20(1), Florida Statutes (2009), if his Criminal Punishment Code score-sheet total sentence points exceed fifty-two.

Factual Background

McGrill was charged with possession of cocaine in violation of section…