Clement v. State

STRINGER, Judge.

William Clement challenges his conviction for official misconduct in violation of *447section 839.25, Florida Statutes (1999).1 Because we conclude that section 839.25 does not apply to candidates for public office, we reverse his conviction.

Clement ran for and won the November 2000 race for Sheriff of Charlotte County, Florida. Three years later, the State charged him with official misconduct contrary to section 839.25 in connection with his campaign. Specifically, the information alleged that in October 2000, he knowingly falsified or caused another to falsify his Campaign…