State v. Brown

WEBSTER, Judge.

The state seeks review of a downward departure sentence imposed, without written reasons, following revocation of community control. Because the sentence is unaccompanied by written reasons, we reverse, and remand for imposition of a guidelines sentence.

In 1994, pursuant to a plea agreement, appellee pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary of a structure, and one count of third-degree felony theft. Aso pursuant to the plea agreement, appellee was placed on community control for two years. This was a significant downward departure from the sentencing guidelines recommended…