Parsons v. State

Appellant appeals from the judgment and sentences resulting from convictions for one count of armed burglary and one count of sexual battery. We affirm in part and reverse in part. We find error only in regard to the second issue appellant raises on this appeal pertaining to the validity of those reasons given by the trial court for departing from the sentencing guidelines.

Appellant was charged by information with two counts of armed burglary (Counts I and IV), two counts of sexual battery (Counts II and V), and one count of petit theft (Count III). A jury trial was held. The jury returned a…