State v. Guilford

THOMPSON, Judge.

The State of Florida, appellant, appeals the sentences imposed against appellees Darryl Shawn Guilford, Gregory Mark Raub, John Howard and Steven M. Armstrong. All of these sentences have been designated as “back-end split sentences.” The State argues that back-end split sentences are illegal and that they constitute a downward departure from the sentencing guidelines without contemporaneously filed written reasons. We agree and affirm the convictions, but reverse and remand for resentencing.

This appellate case involves several cases that have been consolidated for appeal.1…