WALLACE, Judge.
The State appeals a downward departure sentence imposed on Mary Frances Sahadeo after she pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Because the trial court did not provide a valid legal ground for departure that is supported by competent, substantial evidence, we reverse Sahadeo's sentence and remand for resentencing within the guidelines.
After the trial court conducted a thorough plea colloquy and accepted...
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