Ross v. State

Eugene Ross appeals his most recent sentence in State v. Ross, No.1983 CF 10711 (Fla. 4th Cir. Ct., Duval County), challenging the trial court’s upward departure based upon the court’s finding of an escalating pattern of criminal conduct. Because we find no error in the upward departure sentence as supported by the written reason articulated by the trial court, the sentence on appeal is affirmed.

After jury trial in 1984, Appellant was convicted as charged of kidnapping with use of a weapon (count 1), attempted sexual battery with use of a weapon (count 2), attempted murder in the first degree…