Mancini v. State

WARNER, Judge.

In this appeal the appellant claims that the trial court erred in sentencing him to twenty-two months in prison, a sentence in excess of the sentencing guidelines without written reasons for departure and without consideration of the factors enumerated in section 921.005(1), Florida Statutes (1989). We agree and reverse.

A jury found appellant guilty of burglary of an automobile. Immediately after receiving the verdict, the trial court elected to sentence the appellant. Trial counsel waived a presentence investigation. The court asked about prior convictions and the prosecutor…