MORIN CHERFRERE
v.
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
AI-generated. These summaries, headnotes, and key points are machine-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always verify against the full opinion text below. Not legal advice.
Trial court factual findings regarding sentencing statutory factors supported by competent, substantial evidence in the record must be affirmed, and the sentencing decision itself is reviewed only for abuse of discretion.
[1] Trial court factual findings regarding statutory sentencing factors are reviewed on appeal for the existence of competent, substantial evidence in the record, while the t…
Previewing 1 of 1 headnotes on this case. FLexlaw’s editorially structured points of law — every proposition, pinpointed — are reserved for members.
Join FLexlaw to unlock all legal intelligence“On appeal, any factual findings by the trial court which are supported by competent, substantial evidence in the record must be affirmed, and the court's ultimate sentencing decision is reviewed for abuse of discretion.”
Articulating the standard of review for sentencing appeals in Florida
Morin Cherfrere was sentenced by the trial court based on statutory sentencing factors. The appeal concerned whether the trial court's factual finding…
The full statement of facts, procedural history, and disposition for this case are member content.
Join FLexlaw to unlock all legal intelligence© FLexlaw, Inc. — AI-generated enrichments are proprietary. All rights reserved.
Explore caselaw by topic → Browse Competent Substantial Evidence Standard Of Review cases and more on FLexlaw
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed. See Hernandez v. State, 43 Fla. L. Weekly D1079, D1080 (Fla. 3d DCA May 16, 2018) (“The trial court’s findings of fact on the statutory factors listed in [section 921.1402] are reviewed for the existence of competent, substantial evidence in the record.”); Bell v. State, 313 So. 3d 1183, 1187 (Fla. 1st DCA 2021) (“On appeal, any factual findings by the trial court which are supported by competent, substantial evidence in the record must be affirmed, and the court’s ultimate sentencing decision is reviewed for abuse of discretion.” (citing Jackson v. State, 276 So. 3d 73, 76 (Fla. 1st DCA 2019))).