Foister v. State, 510 So. 2d 371

FRANK, Associate Judge.

Richard Foister appeals from the departure sentence imposed by the trial court pursuant to his plea of nolo contendere to two counts of lewd and lascivious assault. The presumptive sentence was five years. The trial court, however, departed and sentenced him to ten years incarceration.

Foister correctly asserts and the state concedes that the reasons for departure relied upon by the trial court are inappropriate. See, Powell v. State, 495 So.2d 828 (Fla. 1st DCA 1986). Nonetheless, the state contends the trial court should be allowed upon remand once again to depart. We disagree. When each “reason” stated by the trial court in support of departure is determined to be invalid, resentencing following remand is to occur within the guidelines. Williams v. State, 492 So.2d 1308 (Fla. 1986).

Reversed and remanded for resentencing consistent with this opinion.

ERVIN and WIGGINTON, JJ., concur.

Case Details

Case Name: Foister v. State

Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida

Date Published: Jul 29, 1987

Citations: 510 So. 2d 371; 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1826; BM-309

Docket Number: BM-309

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.