Hines v. State

DANIEL, Chief Judge.

Defendant, Isaac Chesley Hines, appeals his sentence for felony DUI following admission by him of a violation of probation. On appeal, Hines contends that the reasons stated by the trial court for imposing a departure sentence are invalid. We agree.

Hines initially entered a written plea of guilty to felony DUI and driving while his license was suspended. He was sentenced to concurrent terms of 60 days and 6 months in the Marion County Jail followed by a period of 4 years probation. He was subsequently charged with, and admitted, violating the terms of his probation for…