DAVIS, Judge.
The State appeals the departure sentence of Darryl James Barnes, alleging that the trial court failed to give a valid reason, supported by competent evidence, for the downward departure. We reverse.
Barnes entered his plea to one count of dealing in stolen property and to one count of grand theft pursuant to an agreement with the trial court that he would be sentenced to community control and a consecutive period of probation. They reached the...
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