Cameron v. State

We have for review a sentence imposed on John Lewis Cameron (Cameron), also known as Mike E. Davis. The issue presented is whether the trial court’s upward departure from a guidelines sentence is supported by the reason given for departure — that Cameron’s crimes “were committed in a premeditated and calculated manner.” We hold that, under the circumstances of this multiple-offense case, the reason given for departure is invalid.

Cameron was convicted of armed burglary of a dwelling, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, robbery with a weapon, battery, and grand theft auto. These crimes…