Delisi v. State

PATTERSON, Judge.

Charles DeLisi appeals from multiple drug trafficking, conspiracy, and RICO act convictions and sentences. We find merit only in his contention that the trial court erred in departing from the sentencing guidelines. We affirm Charles’ convictions, but reverse his sentences and remand for resentencing.

Charles DeLisi was involved in a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation with his brothers, Richard and Theodore J. (Teddy), and several other individuals. These operations resulted in numerous trials in Hardee and Polk Counties. Many of the defendants cooperated with the…