542 So. 2d 1064
542 So.2d 1064
14 Fla.L.Weekly 1132
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided May 9, 1989
District Court of Appeal of Florida · decided 1989-05-09
Cited by 2 later decisions — most recently April 1990
2 state decisions
Key passage — most relied on by later courts
“is necessary for the protection of the public... .”
quoted by 1 later decision, including Taylor v. State
Relies on 423 So. 2d 986 - Tackett v. State
Good law ✅— No negative treatment on recordhow we know
Decided 1989-05-09
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¶1In identifying a defendant as an habitual offender for the purpose of an enhanced sentence, the court must make specific findings of fact, in writing, as to why it is necessary for the protection of the public to impose an extended term of imprisonment. § 775.084, Fla.Stat. (1987); Scott v. State, 423 So.2d 986 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982).
¶2The sentence is reversed and the cause is remanded for further consistent proceedings.