Sidell v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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17 state decisions

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1. “[The appellant] would be entitled to Heggs relief because his sentence constitutes a departure under the 1994 guidelines. This relief is not automatic, however, because the State gave up something as part of the plea agreement. "If the plea agreement is not binding upon the defendant, then it is not binding upon the state." Jolly v. State, 392 So.2d 54, 56 (Fla. 5th DCA 1981).”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Latiif v. State · 887 So. 2d 1191 - Banks v. State

2. “Because Sidell did not ask to withdraw his plea, we affirm the denial of his motion to correct sentence. This affirmance is without prejudice to Sidell's right to file an appropriate motion under rule 3.850 to withdraw his plea. If he does, in accordance with Jolly , the trial court shall give the State the option of accepting a sentence that does not constitute a departure under the 1994 guidelines or requiring the withdrawal of the plea. If the plea agreement is abrogated, Sidell may face the original charges. See Geiger v. State, 532 So.2d 1298 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988). Sidell has two years from the date of the Heggs decision to raise this claim. See Murphy v. State, 773 So.2d 1174 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000) (en banc).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 887 So. 2d 1191 - Banks v. State