Nobles v. State

In this direct appeal, Edward E. Nobles challenges a judgment and departure sentence entered after revocation of his probation. Because the reasons advanced by the trial court for the departure sentence are not permissible reasons for departure, we reverse.

In 1994, appellant pled guilty to sale and possession of cocaine and was sentenced to three years’ probation. In October 1997, an amended affidavit of violation of probation was filed alleging that appellant had violated his probation by driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine and driving with a suspended license. These charges…