State v. Johnson

GILLESPIE, KENNETH L., Associate Judge.

The State of Florida appeals a downward departure sentence imposed by the trial court after a jury found Wilbert Johnson Jr. guilty for failing to properly register as a sex offender. While Johnson’s sentencing scoresheet resulted in a minimum guidelines sentence of 51 months of imprisonment, the trial court sentenced him to two years of imprisonment. The State argues on appeal that the downward departure, imposed pursuant to subsection 921.0026(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2008), was not justified under the facts of this ease. We agree with the State and…