Johnson v. State

SCHOONOVER, Judge.

Paula Johnson appeals her conviction of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO), section 943.-462(3), Florida Statutes (1979). The appellant contends that the trial court erred by requiring her to proceed to trial immediately after the state was allowed to file a second amended information against her. We agree with her contention and reverse.

On December 21,1981, the appellee, State of Florida, filed an information charging the appellant with violating the RICO statute between August 1,1981, and September 30,1981. On April 6,1982, two days…