Perez v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “[T]he state should have the opportunity to present evidence as to whether the DOC can provide the required “specialized treatment.” However, if the state presents such evidence ... the trial court is not precluded from granting [appellant’s] request for downward departure. ■ Rather, the state’s evidence is merely an additional factor which the trial court may consider in exercising its discretion as to whether to grant [appellant’s] request for downward departure.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. Allison N. Napoles v. State