Derrick K. Randolph v. State

Derrick Randolph (“Appellant”) appeals the trial court’s denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(a) motion to correct his illegal sentence. We reverse and remand for resentencing consistent with this opinion.

In 2001, Appellant was convicted of second-degree murder for an offense committed when he was 17 years old. The trial court sentenced Appellant to 100 years’ incarceration with 25 years minimum mandatory. Appellant filed this rule 3.800(a) motion, arguing his sentence does not afford him a meaningful opportunity to obtain early release based on demonstrated maturity and…