Florida District Courts of Appeal, 1988

Scott v. State

Florida District Courts of Appeal · Decided October 19, 1988 · Anstead, Letts, Walden

531 So. 2d 1068; 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2339; 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 4621; 1988 WL 107124 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

We affirm but certify the following questions as issues of great public importance:

1. Is that portion of Chapter 87-110, Laws of Florida, which amends section 921.001(5), Florida Statutes, applicable to appellate review of sentences imposed for offenses committed prior to July 1, 1987?

2. Upon a revocation of probation because of the commission of a subsequent criminal act, may the conviction for the subsequent criminal act be utilized as a *1069justification for departing from the sentencing guidelines?

ANSTEAD, LETTS and WALDEN, JJ., concur.

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