GRIFFIN, Judge.
The State of Florida ["State"] appeals the downward departure sentence of appellee, Stephen Smith ["Smith"], after conviction of two counts of committing a lewd act upon a child. On cross-appeal, Smith seeks reversal on the basis of certain defects in the information, which we find to be without merit. We are obliged to agree with the State, however, that the lower court erred in departing downward in sentencing Smith.
The State charged Smith...
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