Sentencing Guidelines & Mitigation Matrix

Florida Felony Sentencing Guidelines & Judicial Departure Model
Case Profile Presets
Pre-Loaded PSI Scenarios
Scoring Variables
Level 8
Second-Degree Manslaughter / Violent Offense
28 pts
Prior convictions & probation violations
Aggravating Factors (Enhancements)
Mitigating Factors (Departure Grounds)
Statutory Sentence Spectrum & Guideline Range
Guideline Range: 39.9 - 66.6 Mos
Factor Balance & Departure Vector Graph Drag nodes to inspect force vectors
Departure Probability: Low / Counterbalanced

Total scoring points exceed the non-state prison threshold (44.0 points). Mitigating points (-22 pts) provide valid statutory grounds for downwards departure, but primary offense severity level 8 demands mandatory prison time unless judge signs explicit written departure reasons.

Sentencing Worksheet Summary
Total Score
81.0
Points threshold: 44.0
Rec. Midpoint
53.3 mos
4.44 Years
Guideline Range
39.9 - 66.6m
± 25% Discretion
Statutory Cap
30 Yrs
Max Legal Term
Probation Eligibility Status
STATE PRISON MANDATORY
Total score (81.0) exceeds 44 points. State prison term required by statutory guidelines.
Itemized Points Calculation
Base Offense Severity Level: 50 pts
Prior Record Points: +28 pts
Aggravating Enhancements: +25 pts
Mitigating Offsets: -22 pts
Final Sentence Points: 81.0 pts
Canonical State Sentinel:
Departure Probability: Low (Mitigating points partially counterbalanced by severity level)
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