537 So. 2d 995 - Felts v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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12 state decisions

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1. “By changing the standard for eviden-tiary proof of facts supporting departure to a preponderance of the evidence standard, and by lessening the appellate review standard from that of presumptive invalidity to conclusive correctness, the statutory amendment has significantly disadvantaged the defendant in respect to the length and imposition of a departure sentence.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 546 So. 2d 91 - Griffin v. State

2. “Whether that portion of chapter 87-110, Laws of Florida, which amends section 921.001(5), Florida Statutes, is applicable to appellate review of sentences imposed for offenses which were committed prior to July 1, 1987.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 549 So. 2d 1373 - Felts v. State