FRANK, Acting Chief Judge.
The State of Florida has appealed from a downward departure sentence imposed upon Christopher Scott. Because the departure reason was not supported by record evidence, we reverse.
Scott pleaded guilty to burglary and grand theft and admitted to the court that he had a drug problem. Defense counsel advised the court that a program called Team Challenge in Sanford, Florida, which boasted an 86% success rate, had bed space available...
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