Senger v. State

Ramon David Senger (“Senger”) appeals his dual convictions under sections 847.0135(3)(b) and 847.0135(4)(b), Florida Statutes (2011) — using a computer to solicit a person believed to be a parent for sex with a minor (“solicitation”) and traveling after using a computer to solicit a person believed to be a parent for sex with a minor (“traveling after solicitation”). Following the denial of his dispositive motions to dismiss, Senger tendered an open, nolo contendere plea to both charges, reserving his right to appeal the denial of his motions. After a lengthy sentencing hearing, the trial…