State v. Fureman

The State of Florida (“Appellant”) appeals the trial court’s downward departure sentence given to Scott Fureman (“Appel-lee”), withhold of adjudication on a second-degree felony, and failure to impose conditions of sex offender probation. The trial court imposed the sentence after Fureman pleaded guilty to traveling to meet a minor, solicitation of a minor (or parent) by computer, and attempted lewd and lascivious battery. We agree as to each issue and reverse and remand for resentencing.

Fureman responded to an advertisement, entitled “Parenting Help Wanted,” that police posted on Craigslist…