STONE, J.
The state appeals a downward departure sentence imposed on Shawn Strawser upon an open plea of nolo contendere to the crimes of sexual battery upon a child less than twelve years of age and lewd and lascivious molestation. Strawser, either fifteen or sixteen years old at the time of the offenses, was tried as an adult. The victims were his younger sister's playmates.
Extensive testimony was taken at sentencing, including that of an expert in the...
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