State v. Richardson
State v. Richardson
Opinion of the Court
We have for review Richardson v. State, 472 So.2d 1278 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985), which expressly and directly conflicts with our decision in State v. Jackson, 478 So.2d 1054 (Fla. 1985). We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 3(b)(3), Fla. Const.
The district court below vacated Richardson’s sentence, holding, contrary to our decision in Jackson, that application of sentencing guidelines in effect at the time of sentencing, rather than those in effect at the time of the offense, violated the prohibition against ex post facto laws, article I, sections 9 and 10, United States Constitution. On the authority of Jackson, we quash the district court’s decision and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.
It is so ordered.
Concurring Opinion
specially concurring.
I concur because of this Court’s decision in State v. Jackson, 478 So.2d 1054 (Fla. 1985), but I adhere to the views expressed in my dissent therein.
Dissenting Opinion
dissenting.
I dissent for the reasons set forth in Justice Ehrlich’s dissent to State v. Jackson, 478 So.2d 1054 (Fla. 1985).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE of Florida v. Luke RICHARDSON
- Status
- Published