Sampson v. State

The appellant, Mitchel Sampson, appeals his convictions on two charges of robbery and the resulting judgments and sentences. After reviewing the briefs and record on appeal, we find no merit in appellant’s argument as it pertains to his convictions and adjudication of guilt. We do, however, find merit in the appellant’s contention that the trial court’s written reasons for departing from the presumptive guidelines sentence are invalid.

The appellant was charged by two informations with two robberies, each in violation of section 812.13(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1983). After the jury found…