Branam v. State

The appellant, Roger Branam, was convicted of sexual battery with threats of force or violence, attempted sexual battery, and false imprisonment. His sentencing guidelines scoresheet reflects a recommended prison sentence of life. The trial court originally sentenced Branam to terms of five years in prison for each of the above offenses to run concurrently, and listed reasons for departing downward from the recommended guidelines range.

This court previously found none of the reasons for departure valid and remanded “for resentencing within the guidelines.” See Branam v. State, 526 So.2d 117…