Lee v. State

BOYD, Justice.

This cause is before the Court on appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Sarasota County. In rendering judgment, the court passed upon the constitutional validity of a state law. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla.Const. (1972).

Appellant Dwight Lee was charged with the offense of placing a witness in fear by threat of force in violation of section 918.-14(3)(a)(l), Florida Statutes (1979). Section 918.14(3) provides:(3)(a) It is unlawful for any person:

1. To cause a witness to be placed in fear by force or threats of force;

2. To…