State v. Raymundo Centeno, Jr.

The State of Florida timely appeals the trial court’s decision to impose a downward départure sentence on Raymundo Cen-teno, Jr., after Centeno entered a plea of no contest to burglary of a dwelling and petit theft. The State argues that the sole reason given for the departure was unsupported by substantial, competent evidence. We agree and reverse.'

Centeno was charged with burglary of a dwelling and petit theft after he entered the victirii’s garage and stole a yard trimmer. He entered an open plea on both charges arid was' sentenced immediately thereafter, -Based on his scoresheet, the…