Rodriguez v. State
542 So. 2d 1064, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1132, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 2523, 1989 WL 47177
Opinion
In identifying a defendant as an habitual offender for the purpose of an enhanced sentence, the court must make specific findings of fact, in writing, as to why it is necessary for the protection of the public to impose an extended term of imprisonment. § 775.084, Fla.Stat. (1987); Scott v. State, 423 So.2d 986 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982).
The sentence is reversed and the cause is remanded for further consistent proceedings.
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Rodriguez v. State, 542 So. 2d 1064, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1132, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 2523, 1989 WL 47177 (Fla. Ct. App. 1989).
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