State v. Davis

Dexter Davis was charged with four felonies. The case proceeded to trial, and the jury found Davis guilty as charged of attempted first-degree murder, burglary and two counts of child abuse.1 Davis’ criminal punishment code scoresheet reflected 383.325 months (31.94 years) as a minimum prison sentence, and life imprisonment as the maximum sentence. At sentencing, and over the State’s objection, the trial court imposed a downward departure sentence on Davis.

The State appeals the downward departure sentence. Davis cross-appeals the judgments of conviction. We affirm without further discussion…