DANAHY, Judge.
The trial judge departed from the sentencing guidelines when he sentenced appellant for aggravated battery. The trial judge based his departure on three grounds: (1) the extent or severity of the attack on the victim; (2) the appellant's past record; and (3) the factual basis or circumstances surrounding the aggravated battery. On appeal, appellant challenges the validity of these grounds.
We agree that grounds (1) and (2) are impermissible...
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