State v. Garza’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “Courts may not withhold adjudication of guilt for a second-degree felony unless “[t]he state attorney requests in writing that adjudication be withheld,” or “[t]he court makes written findings that the withholding of adjudication is reasonably justified based on circumstances or factors in accordance with those set forth in [section] 921.0026.” § 775.08435(l)(b) 1., 2., Fla. Stat. (2011). Here, the prosecutors specifically objected to the withhold of adjudication, noting that the crime charged was a second-degree felony. In our view, that is adequate to put the trial judge on notice as to the statutory requirement that the court make written findings. Indeed, the trial court did not even orally set forth any rationale for failing to follow the statute’s mandate.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Fureman