HALL, Judge.
The state appeals from the downward departure sentence imposed upon Mychel Marie Cook for four counts of uttering a forged instrument and one count of grand theft. It argues that the trial court failed to provide written reasons for departure. We reverse and remand for resentencing.
The appellee's guidelines score fell into the range calling for 27 to 40 years' incarceration in state prison because of the appellee's extensive prior record. At...
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