State v. Wheeler

The State appeals the trial court’s downward departure sentence imposed on *1119Adam G. Wheeler. Because the reasons for the court’s departure are not supported by competent, substantial evidence, we reverse.

Wheeler was charged with burglary of a dwelling, dealing in stolen property, giving false verification of ownership when conducting a transaction with a pawnbroker, and grand theft. These charges violated Wheeler’s probation in three prior felony cases. 'Under the Criminal Punishment Code, Wheeler’s lowest permissible s sentence was 89.925 months in prison. Over the State’s objection, the…