Lead Opinion
We reject appellant’s contention that the record herein does not provide a legally sufficient basis for the trial court’s reason for departure. See State v. Jones, 530 So.2d 53 (Fla.1988).
The parties agree that the trial court erroneously sentenced the defendant under the amended habitual offender statute. The parties also agree that at resentencing the trial court must set forth specific factual findings indicating why an extended term is necessary for the protection of the public, pursuant to the requirements of section 775.084(4)(a), Florida Statutes (1987).
Accordingly, we reverse and remand for resentencing pursuant to section 775.-084(4)(a), Florida Statutes (1987).
Concurrence Opinion
concurring specially.
I agree that the supreme court has held that temporal proximity of crimes may be a valid reason for departure. See State v. Jones, 530 So.2d 53 (Fla.1988). However, the parties and the trial court should note, upon resentencing, that the supreme court specifically conditioned its holding:
Before the temporal proximity of the crimes can be considered as a valid reason for departure, it must be shown that the crimes committed demonstrate a defendant’s involvement in a continuing and persistent pattern of criminal activity as evidenced by the timing of each offense in relation to prior offenses and the release from incarceration or other supervision.
530 So.2d, at 56.