Jones v. State

HALL, Judge.

The appellant, David K. Jones, was convicted of first-degree murder, in violation of section 782.04(l)(a)(l), Florida Statutes (1987), and grand theft, in violation of section 812.014(2)(c). He was sentenced to twenty-five years’ imprisonment on the murder conviction and five years’ imprisonment for grand theft, with both sentences to run concurrently. Jones challenges his five-year sentence for grand theft, contending such was an improper departure from the guidelines. We agree and reverse.

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