NORTHCUTT, Judge.
The State challenges the circuit court's decision to impose a downward departure sentence after Richard Wishhart pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges. We note that the court never really stated any reasons for the departure, either on the record at the hearing or in its written order. While we may affirm a downward departure sentence when the court fails to enter written reasons but has announced valid reasons at sentencing, we must reverse...
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