ROTHENBERG, J.
The State of Florida ("the State") appeals from the downward departure imposed by the trial court over the State's objection. Because the bases for the imposition of the downward departure sentence relied on by the trial court were either legally invalid or unsupported by competent substantial evidence, we reverse for imposition of a guidelines sentence, or in the alternative, the withdrawal of the defendant's plea. State v. Walters,
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