Legal Opinion

Bridger v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided June 16, 2000No. 2D98-1676Published

1Opinion of the Court

FULMER, Judge.

Connie Bridger appeals her judgment and sentence for DUI with serious injury. Among other things, Bridger challenges the constitutionality of the 1995 sentencing guidelines. On this point, we remand for reconsideration of sentence pursuant to Heggs v. State, 759 So.2d 620 (Fla.2000).

Bridgers’ offense occurred on March 14, 1996. Because this date falls between October 1, 1995, and May 24, 1997, Bridgers may be entitled to relief under Heggs if the sentence imposed would be a departure sentence under the 1994 guidelines. Thus, we remand this case to the trial court to calculate a…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Heggs v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2000
  2. Smith v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2000
  3. Wendt v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1998
  4. Ackerman v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1999

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