Colvin v. State

The appellant, Ricky Colvin, appeals his convictions on charges of trafficking in cocaine and possession of narcotic paraphernalia and the resulting judgments and sentences. After reviewing the briefs and record on appeal, we find no merit in appellant’s argument as it pertains to his convictions or adjudication of guilt. We do, however, find merit in the appellant’s contention that the trial court’s written reasons for departing from the presumptive guidelines sentence are invalid.

The appellant was charged by information with one count of trafficking by possession of twenty-eight or more…