State v. Bosompem

The State of Florida appeals the downward departure sentence imposed against Ebenezer Bosompem for the crime of attempted second degree murder. The State argues that the departure was not supported by competent, substantial evidence. We agree and reverse.1

It is undisputed that Bosompem, while intoxicated, choked and threatened to kill the victim. The events leading up to the incident involve Bosompem, a resident of the Orlando Rescue Mission, being asked to leave by the victim, Ronald Watson, the night manager at the Mission, for violating the Mission’s no-drinking policy. Upon being asked to…