SMITH, Judge.
McDonald appeals her aggravated sentence, including costs, for issuing a worthless check, attempting to obtain a prescribed drug by fraud, and bail bond jumping. We reverse her sentence for the reasons set out below.
The reasons given by the trial judge for departing from the guidelines are not clear and convincing under controlling case law. The trial court's reliance on appellant's prior incarcerations runs contrary to the holding in Hendrix...
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