Florida Parole Commission v. Snipes

ERVIN, Judge.

The Florida Parole Commission appeals an order granting the petition for writ of mandamus filed by appellee, Prentice Snipes, which was based on a finding that the Commission erroneously extended Snipes’ presumptive parole release date (PPRD) based on a general judicial objection. The trial court agreed with Snipes and directed the Commission to reconsider Snipes’ PPRD. We reverse.

Snipes is currently serving sentences for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. On February 13, 1991, the Commission notified Snipes’ sentencing court, pursuant to section 947.1745(4),1…