Florida District Courts of Appeal, 2012

Johnpier v. State

Johnpier v. State
Florida District Courts of Appeal · Decided May 11, 2012 · Kelly, Morris, Whatley
89 So. 3d 996; 2012 WL 1649734; 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 7414 (Southern Reporter, Third Series)

Johnpier v. State

Opinion of the Court

KELLY, Judge.

Christopher Johnpier appeals from the sentence imposed on him after his probation was revoked. He argues that the trial court erred by refusing to hear any argument on sentencing. We agree and reverse. See Caldwell v. State, 72 So.3d 779, 779 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011) (citing Estevez v. State, 705 So.2d 972, 973 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998)) (holding that a probationer must have an opportunity to be heard regarding what sentence should be imposed and to present mitigating evidence).

Accordingly, we affirm the revocation of Johnpier’s probation but reverse Johnpier’s sentence and remand to the trial court for a new sentencing hearing.

Affirmed in part; reversed in part.

WHATLEY and MORRIS, JJ„ Concur.

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