Miranda v. State

PARKER, Acting Chief Judge.

Ed Miranda appeals the judgment and sentence for obtaining property in return for a worthless check in violation of section 832.05(4), Florida Statutes (1997). Miranda argues that the State did not prove a violation of section 832.05(4) because (1) the State did not establish that Miranda had the requisite intent, and (2) the check was delivered in payment of a preexisting obligation. We find merit in Miranda’s first issue and reverse with directions for the trial court upon remand to enter a judgment of acquittal in favor of Miranda.

The State’s information alleged…