Sanchez v. State

THREADGILL, Judge.

Miguel A. Sanchez appeals his conviction and sentence for trafficking in cocaine in violation of section 893.135, Florida Statutes (1985). We find error only in the trial court’s departure sentence. We therefore affirm the conviction, but reverse and remand for resentencing.

At sentencing, the trial court exceeded the minimum mandatory sentence of fifteen years and sentenced Sanchez to thirty years in prison. He also assessed a $250,-000 fine. The written reason for departure was the large quantity of cocaine involved in the crime. Subsequently, the Florida Supreme Court held…