Morgan v. State Reinforces That Trial Courts Must Consider Mental Health Evidence When Sentencing KEY HOLDING: MORGAN V. STATE (FLA. 2D DCA DEC. 31, 2025) When a defendant presents unrebutted evidence supporting a downward departure—such as an autism diagnosis with documented social deficits and compulsive behaviors—the trial court commits reversible error if it mistakenly believes…
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