¶1The State appeals the imposition of a downward departure sentence after appel-lee, Brian Keith Arnold, was convicted of carrying a concealed firearm and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Because the trial court did not provide any valid legal reason for departure that is supported by competent, substantial record evidence, we REVERSE and REMAND for resentencing. See Demoss v. State, 843 So.2d 309, 311 (Fla. 1st DCA 2003) (citing Banks v. State, 732 So.2d 1065, 1067 (Fla.1999)).
948 So. 2d 910
State v. Arnold
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided February 14, 2007
District Court of Appeal of Florida · decided 2007-02-14
Relies on 732 So. 2d 1065 - Banks v. State · Demoss v. State
Decided 2007-02-14