Lago v. State

(specially concurring).

I concur in the affirmance on the basis of the finding of an escalating, continuing and persistent pattern of criminal conduct, which is supported by the record. State v. Jones, 530 So.2d 53, 55 (Fla.1988); Williams v. State, 504 So.2d 392 (Fla.1987); Keys v. State, 500 So.2d 134 (Fla.1986).

The other three reasons advanced by the trial court are, in my view, either invalid or doubtful as independent grounds for departure. First, the trial court cited “lack of regard for judicial system & law.” The Florida Supreme Court has held that “disrespect for the law, standing…