PER CURIAM.
The state appeals a downward departure sentence imposed by the trial court pursuant to the open plea of Danny Ray Evans, Jr. We agree that the reduction of a sentence based solely on the defendant's youthful age at the time of the offense is improper.
The youthful age of an offender is not a valid reason for a departure sentence unless there are other factors present, such as emotional immaturity or lack of intelligence. See State v. Bryant...
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