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Supreme Court of Florida, 1987

Ballard v. State

Ballard v. State
Supreme Court of Florida · Decided March 26, 1987 · Barkett, Ehrlich, Grimes, Kogan, McDonald, Overton, Shaw
506 So. 2d 1033; 12 Fla. L. Weekly 150; 1987 Fla. LEXIS 1697 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Ballard v. State

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

We originally accepted jurisdiction to determine whether an escalating pattern of more serious offenses is a valid reason for sentencing guidelines departure. In Keys v. State, 500 So.2d 184 (Fla. 1986), we recently resolved this issue consistent with the district court. Accordingly, we approve the district court decision on this issue.

It is so ordered.

McDonald, C.J., and OVERTON, EHRLICH, SHAW, BARKETT, GRIMES and KOGAN, JJ., concur.

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