MONTESINO v. State

The question in this appeal is whether Victor Montesino is entitled to additional credit for time served under the decision in Tripp v. State, 622 So.2d 941 (Fla.1993). We conclude that the answer is yes, and reverse the order now before us.

Defendant-appellant Montesino entered a plea in Miami-Dade County circuit court case number 92-21641. He was placed on probation.

Thereafter, the defendant committed a new crime which was charged in Miami-Dade County circuit court case number 92-22450.

In 1993, the defendant was convicted in the new case and his probation was revoked in the old case. He was…